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last rites The last rites, also known as the Commendation of the Dying, are the last prayers and ministrations given to an individual of Christian faith, when possible, shortly before death. They may be administered to those awaiting execution, mortall ...

, in Catholicism, are the last prayers and ministrations given to many Catholics when possible shortly before death. Last rites may also refer to: * Antyesti, in Hinduism * Islamic funeral, in Islam *

Viduy In Judaism, confession ( he, וִדּוּי, vīddūy) is a step in the process of atonement during which a Jew admits to committing a sin before God. In sins between a Jew and God, the confession must be done without others present (The Talmud c ...

, in the Jewish faith Last Rites may also refer to: * Last Rites (computer game), a 1997 game by

Ocean Software Ocean Software Ltd was a British software development company that became one of the biggest European video game developers and publishers of the 1980s and 1990s. The company was founded by David Ward and Jon Woods and was based in Manchester. ...

* ''Last Rites'' (1988 film), a 1988 film starring Tom Berenger * ''Last Rites'' (1975 film), a 1975 Australian comedy film * ''Last Rites'' (1998 film), a TV film starring

Randy Quaid Randy Randall Rudy Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American actor known for his roles in both serious drama and light comedy. He was nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in '' The Last Detail'' ...

* "Last Rites" (''Law & Order: Criminal Intent''), an episode of ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' * "Last Rites" (''Once Upon a Time''), a fifth-season episode of the series * Last Rites (band), an English goth-industrial band * "Last Rites/Loved to Death", a song by Megadeth from '' Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!'' * ''Last Rites'' (album), a 2011 album by doom metal band Pentagram

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