sine quibus funus honeste duci non potest
sine quibus funus honeste duci non potest (sI-nee kwib-[schwa]s fyoo-n[ schwa]s [h][schwa]-nes-tee d[y]oo-sI non poh-test). [Latin] Scots law. Without which the funeral cannot be decently conducted. • The phrase appeared in reference to funeral expenses that could be deducted against the decedent’s estate.