funeral home
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of funeral home
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
The widow and two children of Santos Ramos have sued Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, alleging that the Montebello-based funeral home botched Ramos’ embalming and deprived the family of a meaningful final farewell.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
An obituary posted on a funeral home website after Dyer's death said he was "sweet, gentle, quiet, kind and very caring to those he loved".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
After leaving the hospital on Wednesday, Joshua and his mother paid their respects at the funeral home where the bodies of his friends were being prepared for repatriation.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
We pulled into the parking lot of the funeral home.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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