Mortuary

A mortuary is a place where deceased bodies are stored and prepared before burial or cremation. Mortuaries provide services such as embalming, cleaning, and preserving bodies, as well as coordinating with families for funeral arrangements. They are sometimes referred to as funeral homes or morgues, depending on the specific services they offer.

Mortuaries play an important role in the logistics of death care, including preparing the body for viewings, arranging transportation, and filing necessary paperwork for legal purposes like death certificates. They may also offer grief support to families.