Funeral Parlour (Noun)
Meaning
A mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Family and friends gathered at the funeral parlour to pay their respects to the late Mrs Johnson.
- The funeral parlour was filled with fresh flowers, creating a sombre yet serene atmosphere for mourners.
- John stood by the coffin, trying to hold back tears as he gazed at his beloved father in the funeral parlour.
- At the funeral parlour, an elderly woman collapsed from grief, overcome by the loss of her lifelong partner.
- In the quiet hours of the morning, the family visited the funeral parlour for a private viewing.