closingvigil
nounUK /ˈkləʊzɪŋ ˈvɪdʒɪl/
US /ˈkloʊzɪŋ ˈvɪdʒəl/
A quiet time of staying awake at the end of a day to remember or watch over something.
The family held a closing vigil by the candle until the sun came up.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The final period of watchful attention before an event ends.
The team kept a closing vigil over the project until the last file was saved.
3. A calm, quiet gathering at the end of a festival or service.
The closing vigil ended the summer camp with songs and soft lights.
4. A last careful check kept through the night.
The nurse's closing vigil made sure every patient slept safely.