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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In a video circulating online, the suspect describes himself as a married father of five from Green Isle who works for two funeral homes. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 June 2025 The funeral home director had Downing give presentations about Sunset Mesa and Donor Services. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 June 2025 Taylor’s casket, covered with an American flag, was taken through reverent procession in Bell County on May 13 from Temple to the funeral home in Copperas Cove, KXXV reported. Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025 Episode 2 is set in a funeral home run by an unhappy couple played by Giancarlo Esposito and Katie Holmes. EW.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for funeral home

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of funeral home was in 1895

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“Funeral home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funeral%20home. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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funeral home

noun
: a place where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation and funerals are held

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