11.   One by one they offered their thoughts on the solemn occasion, and then laid her to rest.

12.   Sometimes, humor is injected in the solemn occasion.

13.   The words are simple and understated, evoking more solemn occasions.

14.   To him this is a solemn occasion.

15.   To be sure, some potential customers might cringe at the concept, fearing that it could trivialize a solemn occasion.

16.   When they do discard them, the destruction can be a solemn occasion.

17.   It should have been a solemn occasion.