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Mortuary
01
a place where dead bodies are kept temporarily before burial or cremation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
mortuaries
What is a "mortuary"?
A mortuary is a space within a hospital or funeral home where individuals who have died are kept, prepared for burial or cremation, and temporarily stored before their final arrangements are made. It has equipment for handling the individuals respectfully and hygienically, including embalming rooms, refrigeration units, and viewing areas for families to pay their respects. Mortuaries are staffed by funeral directors and embalmers who ensure that all procedures are carried out with care and respect, following the law and cultural norms.
Examples
The body was taken to the hospital mortuary.
mortuary
01
of or relating to a funeral
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
02
of or relating to or characteristic of death
