Synonyms

funeral home

American

noun

an establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes held.

Etymology

Origin of funeral home

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Starting Sunday the funeral home holding his body was surrounded by dozens of soldiers, national guardsmen, and police who interrogated anyone who came close.

From Barron's

Mitchell's family had been led to believe he had been cremated in a private ceremony and were "incredulous" when police told them his body was still at the funeral home, the jury was told.

From BBC

In its letter, Mashele Attorneys also raised concern over another subpoena it said had been issued by police to the funeral home looking after Lungu's body.

From BBC

When my great-uncle Elvin died last year, a parade of black cars transported his casket from the funeral home to the cemetery.

From Literature

After being discharged from hospital, Joshua visited the funeral home where their bodies were "being prepared for repatriation", the statement added.

From BBC

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