funeral home

noun

: an establishment with facilities for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation, for the viewing of the body, and for funerals

called also funeral parlor

Examples of funeral home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Authorities were notified Thursday of more than 50 decaying bodies that were found improperly stored at a funeral home in Chicago, according to county officials. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

On Friday morning, Patrice Halliburton came to the funeral home looking for answers, because her sister’s body was kept at the facility before she was cremated. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for funeral home

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Kids Definition

funeral home

noun

: a place where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation and funerals are held