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Simple Definition of mortuary

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mortuary

1 of 2

noun

ˈmoɚtʃəˌweri

British ˈmɔːtʃuəri

plural mortuaries

US : funeral home

chiefly British : morgue sense 1

a hospital mortuary

mortuary

2 of 2

adjective

always used before a noun

formal : of or relating to death or burial

mortuary ceremonies/customs/rituals

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“Mortuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mortuary. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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Simple Definition of mortuary

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