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Funeral

Ceremony for servicing, celebrating, and remembering the life of a deceased person.

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Funeral

trust

Personal life; Funeral

Monetary fund held and managed by one person to benefit an individual or others.

transit permit

Personal life; Funeral

Legal paper issued by local government that allows a body to be transported to burial place (additional permits may be required for cremation).

transit permi

Personal life; Funeral

A legal paper issued by the local government authorizing removal of a body to a cemetery for interment. Some cities also require an additional permit if the deceased is to be cremated.

reposing room

Personal life; Funeral

Room in the funeral home where body lies in state when casketed until time of service.

traditional service

Personal life; Funeral

A religious service with the body present usually preceded by visitation.

trade embalmer

Personal life; Funeral

A licensed embalmer who is not employed by one specific funeral home, but does the embalming for several firms either on a salary or per case basis.

tomb

Personal life; Funeral

Chamber excavated from rock or earth to receive human remains.

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