funereal vs solemn

funereal

adj
  • Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn. 

  • Of or relating to a funeral. 

solemn

adj
  • Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality. 

  • Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred. 

  • Inspiring serious feelings or thoughts; sombrely impressive. 

  • Deeply serious and sombre; grave. 

How often have the words funereal and solemn occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )