mortuary background

mortuary

/ˈmɔrt͡ʃuˌɛri/ /ˈmɔrt͡ʃəˌwɛri/

Illustration mortuary - Image 1

Illustration mortuary - Image 2

noun

停尸房，太平间

A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.

Examples :

"The family took the deceased grandmother to the mortuary for preparation before the funeral. "

家人们把过世的奶奶送到了停尸房，以便在葬礼前进行准备。

body place building

Illustration mortuary - Image 1

noun

太平柜, 停尸房。

A sort of ecclesiastical heriot, a customary gift claimed by, and due to, the minister of a parish on the death of a parishioner.

Examples :

"Because the farmer died without leaving a will, the vicar asserted his right to the mortuary, claiming the deceased's best milk cow as payment owed to the church. "

由于这位农夫去世时没有留下遗嘱，教区牧师便主张他收取太平柜的权利，声称要拿走死者最好的那头奶牛，作为欠教会的报酬。

religion tradition property theology law history

Illustration mortuary - Image 1

Illustration mortuary - Image 2

Illustration mortuary - Image 3

adjective

丧葬的，殡仪的

Of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal

Examples :

"The florist shop specialized in mortuary arrangements, providing beautiful bouquets for funerals. "

这家花店专门提供丧葬花艺服务，为葬礼制作精美的花束。

ritual medicine body