mortuary
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Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
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 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
Ibis opened the hearse, and the mortuary doors, and Shadow unbuckled the gurney and pulled it out.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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