mortuary

• Sich auf den Tod oder das Begräbnis beziehend; ein Ort, an dem Verstorbene vor der Beerdigung oder Einäscherung aufbewahrt werden.

Relating to death or burial; used to describe a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Relating to deathC1formal

   Of or relating to or characteristic of death.

   den Tod betreffend

   • The mortuary rituals of the ancient civilization were complex.
   • He studied mortuary practices across different cultures.
   • The room had a mortuary stillness that made everyone uncomfortable.

   Synonymedeathlyfunerealmortal

   Antonymealiveanimatelivingvital

2. Relating to funeralsC1formal

   Of or relating to a funeral or the preparation of the dead for burial.

   Beerdigungs-

   • The mortuary chapel was decorated with white flowers.
   • She works in the mortuary science field.
   • Mortuary customs vary greatly around the world.

   Synonymeburialfuneralsepulchral

• Gebäude oder Raum, in dem die Körper von Verstorbenen vor der Beerdigung oder Einäscherung aufbewahrt werden. Auch ein Raum in einem Krankenhaus für diesen Zweck.

A noun referring to a building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Place for deceased bodiesB2formal

   A facility or room where dead bodies are stored and prepared for burial or cremation.

   Leichenhalle

   • The body was taken to the mortuary for examination.
   • She works as a technician at the city mortuary.
   • The family visited the mortuary to identify the deceased.

   Synonymefuneral homefuneral parlormorgue