funeral home

American  

noun

1. an establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes held.

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Etymology

Origin of funeral home

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

That meant cutting off a coat’s emblem on the pocket, buttons and name tags in the lining, then taking what was left to a local funeral home for cremation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“We had to wait until the ashes cooled down to make sure we weren’t leaving buttons or anything identifying about it, and the funeral home would take care of the rest,” Bennett said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Starting Sunday the funeral home holding his body was surrounded by dozens of soldiers, national guardsmen, and police who interrogated anyone who came close.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Mitchell's family had been led to believe he had been cremated in a private ceremony and were "incredulous" when police told them his body was still at the funeral home, the jury was told.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

All I cared about was breaking free and going to the funeral home to help Mr. Ray.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds