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mortuary

[mawr-choo-er-ee] / ˈmɔr tʃuˌɛr i /
NOUN
funeral home
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Six days later, they found Sarlaben and Aadhya in a hospital mortuary.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

John Mason, an attorney representing the company, said that the mortuary strongly disputes that it mishandled Ramos’ remains and intends to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Once the patient was transferred to the mortuary, there was a further delay before the autopsy was performed.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The cases are then moved to waiting vehicles that transport them to the mortuary facility at Dover, where the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System conducts identification and prepares the remains for burial.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“This morning. In his sleep. They took him to the mortuary just hours ago.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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