proclamation - n. an official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government

interment - n. the act of burying a dead person

condolences –n. expressions of sympathy and sadness especially when someone has suffered the death of a family member or friend

contribute –v. to help to cause something to happen

devoted –adj. to have a strong love or loyalty for something or someone

entire –adj. complete or full: not lacking or leaving out any part

significance - n. the quality of having notable worth or influence