Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
funeral-parlour
noun
/ˈfjuːnərəl ˈpɑːrlər/
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/brand_identity-01.png)
Definition
A funeral parlour is a business that provides services for preparing a deceased person for burial or cremation and offers a space for memorial services.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/migrate-02.png)
Examples
- After the service, the family gathered at the funeral parlour to share memories of their loved one.
- She worked at the funeral parlour, helping families during their most difficult times.
- He visited the funeral parlour to discuss the arrangements for his father’s memorial.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ux-02.png)
Meaning
It is a facility where funerals are organized, including the care of the body, arrangements for viewing, and support for grieving families.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/text-file-font.png)
Synonyms
- funeral home
- mortuary
- memorial home