funeral home
Americannoun
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funeral homes
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of funeral home
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Example Sentences
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“You don’t have to just go to a funeral home for a funeral,” Olson said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
When Olson first bought his funeral home 25 years ago, it had two chapels.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
The candidate made millions after selling his funeral home businesses to a private equity firm.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Then one day last October, as he and his siblings were at a funeral home choosing an urn for their father’s ashes, Stafford, 49, got an unexpected message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
When they arrived at the funeral home, they stood outside for a moment, gathering their strength to go inside.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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