1. a person who grieves or shows sorrow for someone who has died
2. a person who attends a funeral or memorial service

Examples

• The mourners gathered at the cemetery for the burial service.
• She was the chief mourner at her father’s funeral.
• Hundreds of mourners came to pay their respects.
• The mourners wore black clothing as a sign of grief.
• Family members served as mourners during the memorial.
• The mourners shared fond memories of the deceased.
• Professional mourners were hired for the elaborate ceremony.