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mortuary

/mɔːrˈtɪəri/ noun · British & US
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What does mortuary mean?

noun

A building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation. A funeral home or establishment that provides services for the deceased and their families.

Example

"The mortuary was filled with the scent of flowers and the soft hum of mourners."

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