Death certificate

A legalized copy of the original certificate, issued upon request by the local government for the purpose of substantiating various claims by the family of the deceased such as ...

Death

Anthropology; Mythology

The concept of death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of history. In English, Death is often named the Grim Reaper and is a skeletal figure ...

certificate

Banking; Investment banking

(1) Record, attestation, confirmation. (2) Collective document of title to one or more units in an investment fund. (3) Synonym for stock certificate.

certificate

Telecommunications; General telecom

1. In cryptography, the public key and the identity of an entity, with other information, rendered unforgeable by digitally signing the entire information with the private key of ...

perpetual care trust fund

Personal life; Funeral

Portion of burial plot cost set aside in trust for ongoing care.

mourner

Personal life; Funeral

One who is present at the funeral out of affection or respect for the deceased.

pallbearers

Personal life; Funeral

Individuals whose duty is to carry the casket when necessary during funeral service. Pallbearers in some sections of the country are hired and in other sections are close friends ...

opening and closing fees

Personal life; Funeral

Fees the cemetery charges for digging and refilling a grave.

obituary

Personal life; Funeral

A brief notice of the death of a person, particularly a newspaper notice, which usually lists the name of the deceased, the age, and a biographical sketch. Newspapers may or may ...

niche garden

Personal life; Funeral

Outdoor garden containing structures with niches.

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Face transplant

A face transplant is a medical surgery that replaces all or parts of an individual's face. This surgery treats people with facial disfigurement due to ...