Mortuary (Noun)
Meaning
A building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The funeral home had a large mortuary where the deceased was prepared for viewing by the family.
- After the autopsy, the body was taken to the mortuary to await burial the next day.
- The hospital's mortuary was located in the basement, a somber and quiet space.
- The mortuary was filled with the sweet scent of flowers, a stark contrast to the solemn occasion.
- The mortuary staff worked diligently to prepare the deceased for the memorial service that evening.