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funeral director
noun
: one whose profession is the management of funerals and who is usually an embalmer
Examples of funeral director in a Sentence
the funeral director instructed the pallbearers on how to proceed
Recent Examples on the Web
According to licensed funeral director and embalmer Amanda Marie Eilis King, this is another reason why embalming has become less popular.
—Sabina Wex, Glamour, 17 June 2024
While internal organs are typically removed and placed in bags during the process, they are usually returned at the end, the funeral director told them.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2024
Aunt Glo and the funeral director (Williams), now Gil’s lover (yes, that happened), follow in hot pursuit.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Even Williams, the seasoned funeral director, was wiping her eyes.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Funeral director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funeral%20director. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
funeral director
noun
: a person whose profession is the managing of funerals and the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation
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