mor·tu·ar·y (môr ch - r  )n. A place, especially a funeral home, where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation. |
mortuary
[môr′chəwer′ē]
Etymology: L, mortuarium, tomb
a building where the bodies of deceased persons are held for identification, postmortem examination, and preparation for burial or cremation.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|