funeral director
Americannoun
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a person, usually a licensed embalmer, who supervises or conducts the preparation of the dead for burial and directs or arranges funerals.
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a person who owns or operates a funeral home.
noun
Etymology
Origin of funeral director
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Shortly afterwards, he received a call informing him they had already been scattered in the Garden of Remembrance "because they believed that was the instruction from the funeral director".
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The funeral director said they do not know about her personal circumstances other than that she had a twin brother who predeceased her.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The Parkin family said they complained to the funeral director, District and County Independent Funeral Service, which insisted it did nothing wrong.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
There are no legal requirements about how and where bodies should be stored, and no qualifications are needed to establish oneself as a funeral director.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
Shadow had figured out within the first few minutes of meeting Mr. Ibis that his expected part in any conversation with the funeral director was to say as little as possible.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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