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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
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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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