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Funeral
Ceremony for servicing, celebrating, and remembering the life of a deceased person.
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Urn
Personal life; Funeral
A container into which cremated remains are placed, or in which they are kept; may be made of various materials, including wood, marble or metal.
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 authorising 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.
