1. a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

1. relating to death or burial
Usage: formal

Examples

• The body was taken to the mortuary for examination.
• Families can visit the mortuary to pay their respects.
• The mortuary director helped arrange the funeral service.
• Ancient mortuary practices varied between cultures.
• The mortuary chapel was decorated with flowers.
• She worked at the local mortuary as an assistant.