mortician
/mɔ:'tiʃn/
Definition
Noun: A professional whose occupation is to prepare the deceased for burial or cremation, arrange and conduct funeral services, and provide related services to the bereaved family. This term is primarily used in American English.
Usage
The word "mortician" is a formal and professional term. It is used to refer to the person who manages a funeral home and oversees all aspects of funeral arrangements. * The mortician prepared the body with great care and respect. * We met with the mortician to discuss the details of the service. * He decided to become a mortician to help families during difficult times.
Advanced Usage
- "Licensed mortician": Specifies that the professional has met the legal and educational requirements to practice.
- Only a licensed mortician can perform embalming in this state.
Variants and Related Words
- Funeral director: A more common synonym for "mortician," used in both American and British English.
- Undertaker: An older, traditional term for the same profession.
- Embalmer: A specialist who prepares and preserves bodies, a role often performed by a mortician.
Synonyms
- Funeral director
- Undertaker
Related Phrases
- To practice as a mortician: To work in the profession.
- She has practiced as a mortician for over twenty years.
Noun
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one whose business is the management of funerals
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