mortuary
Example Sentences
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Although his Facebook account has since been deleted, posts showed Bush was selling a hearse, cars and even trying to give away a mortuary fridge that, according to the advert, "ran cool not cold".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
The flag-draped transfer cases were carried to waiting vehicles for transporting 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. 7, 2026
At the National Hospital in Galle, Iranian sailors’ bodies were arriving in trucks and being stored in a makeshift mortuary.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Obiora said he wanted to accompany the ozu to the mortuary; he wanted to see them put the ozu in the fridge.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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