funeral home

noun

: an establishment with facilities for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation, for the viewing of the body, and for funerals

called also funeral parlor

Examples of funeral home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The funeral home had been operating out of its original facility in the meantime. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 The funeral home where the remains were found was later demolished, NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver reported at the time. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024 The obituary said a tip jar would be available in front of the funeral home, but flowers were acceptable. David Chiu, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Fetal remains found inside another former funeral home Another gruesome discovery in Michigan as an asbestos crew uncovers a pair of fetal remains -- the third time unborn baby remains have been found hidden in the state's funeral homes in recent weeks. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for funeral home 

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of funeral home was in 1895

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“Funeral home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funeral%20home. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

funeral home

noun
: a place where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation and funerals are held

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