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mortician

/mɔːrˈtɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mortician mean?

noun

A person whose occupation is to prepare and care for the dead, especially in a funeral home. A person who arranges and conducts funerals.

Example

"The mortician carefully dressed the deceased in a suit for the funeral."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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