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FUNERAL SERVICES [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- service cooperative
1, record 1, English, service%20cooperative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- service co-operative 2, record 1, English, service%20co%2Doperative
correct
- service co-op 1, record 1, English, service%20co%2Dop
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Service cooperatives are a type of "consumer cooperative" which help to fill a need in the community. They allow consumers the opportunity to supply their own needs, gain bargaining power, and share earnings. They are organized to give members more control over the services that are offered. Examples [of] service co-ops [are] child care, health care clinics, and funeral services. 1, record 1, English, - service%20cooperative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coopérative de service
1, record 1, French, coop%C3%A9rative%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coopérative de services 2, record 1, French, coop%C3%A9rative%20de%20services
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coopératives de services. Elles fournissent des services à leurs membres (individus ou corporations). Elles sont la propriété des utilisateurs des services. Leur taille peut aussi varier de petites garderies à de grosses coopératives d'habitation. 2, record 1, French, - coop%C3%A9rative%20de%20service
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercialización
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cooperativa de servicio
1, record 1, Spanish, cooperativa%20de%20servicio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] son cooperativas de servicio las que tengan por objeto distribuir los bienes y proporcionar servicios de toda índole, preferentemente a sus socios, con el propósito de mejorar sus condiciones ambientales y económicas y de satisfacer sus necesidades familiares, sociales, ocupacionales o culturales. […] las cooperativas de esta clase podrán tener el carácter de escolares, de establecimiento y distribución de energía eléctrica y de agua potable, de vivienda, de aprovisionamiento, de ahorro y crédito y también de beneficio para las actividades del hogar y de la comunidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cooperativa%20de%20servicio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Funeral Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- People's Memorial Society of B.C. and Vancouver Island Memorial Society
1, record 2, English, People%27s%20Memorial%20Society%20of%20B%2EC%2E%20and%20Vancouver%20Island%20Memorial%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- People's Memorial Society 2, record 2, English, People%27s%20Memorial%20Society
former designation, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
People's Memorial Society of B. C. [British Columbia] and Vancouver Island Memorial Society offer pre-arrangement and pre-payment funeral services at a great savings to [its clients]-without compromising [their] customs, beliefs, or traditions. 1, record 2, English, - People%27s%20Memorial%20Society%20of%20B%2EC%2E%20and%20Vancouver%20Island%20Memorial%20Society
Record 2, Key term(s)
- People's Memorial Society of British Columbia and Vancouver Island Memorial Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pompes funèbres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- People's Memorial Society of B.C. and Vancouver Island Memorial Society
1, record 2, French, People%27s%20Memorial%20Society%20of%20B%2EC%2E%20and%20Vancouver%20Island%20Memorial%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- People's Memorial Society 2, record 2, French, People%27s%20Memorial%20Society
former designation, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B.C. : British Columbia. 3, record 2, French, - People%27s%20Memorial%20Society%20of%20B%2EC%2E%20and%20Vancouver%20Island%20Memorial%20Society
Record 2, Key term(s)
- People's Memorial Society of British Columbia and Vancouver Island Memorial Society
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
- Trade
- Funeral Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- funeral supplier
1, record 3, English, funeral%20supplier
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... funeral professionals deal with funeral suppliers that have been servicing them for years. New, quality products and services, can create new business opportunities for both the funeral professional and for [his/her] organization. 2, record 3, English, - funeral%20supplier
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Commerce
- Pompes funèbres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fournisseur funéraire
1, record 3, French, fournisseur%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fournisseur du secteur funéraire 2, record 3, French, fournisseur%20du%20secteur%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
- fournisseur du funéraire 3, record 3, French, fournisseur%20du%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les fournisseurs du secteur funéraire sont représentés : corbillards, caveaux, matériel pour travaux d’excavation, mais aussi hygiène et soin des défunts, gravure, monuments, prévoyance. 4, record 3, French, - fournisseur%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la filière funéraire, les fournisseurs funéraires vendent leurs produits et services aux prestataires funéraires. Ceux-ci, à leur tour, offrent leurs produits et services au public. 5, record 3, French, - fournisseur%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Funeral Services
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Funeral directors and embalmers
1, record 4, English, Funeral%20directors%20and%20embalmers
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Funeral directors co-ordinate and arrange all aspects of funeral services. Embalmers prepare the remains of deceased persons for public visitation and burial. Funeral directors and embalmers are employed by funeral homes. 1, record 4, English, - Funeral%20directors%20and%20embalmers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6346: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 4, English, - Funeral%20directors%20and%20embalmers
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Pompes funèbres
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Directeurs/directrices de funérailles et embaumeurs/embaumeuses
1, record 4, French, Directeurs%2Fdirectrices%20de%20fun%C3%A9railles%20et%20embaumeurs%2Fembaumeuses
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les directeurs de funérailles coordonnent et organisent tous les aspects des services funéraires. Les embaumeurs préparent la dépouille des personnes décédées pour les visites publiques et l'enterrement. Les directeurs de funérailles et les embaumeurs travaillent dans des salons funéraires. 1, record 4, French, - Directeurs%2Fdirectrices%20de%20fun%C3%A9railles%20et%20embaumeurs%2Fembaumeuses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6346 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 4, French, - Directeurs%2Fdirectrices%20de%20fun%C3%A9railles%20et%20embaumeurs%2Fembaumeuses
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Funeral Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
1, record 5, English, Alberta%20Funeral%20Services%20Regulatory%20Board
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AFSRB 2, record 5, English, AFSRB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The mission of the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board is] to set and maintain the highest level of competence, ethics and educational standards for funeral service professionals. 2, record 5, English, - Alberta%20Funeral%20Services%20Regulatory%20Board
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pompes funèbres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
1, record 5, French, Alberta%20Funeral%20Services%20Regulatory%20Board
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AFSRB 2, record 5, French, AFSRB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Funeral Services
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- funeral provider
1, record 6, English, funeral%20provider
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... funeral providers... sell or offer to sell both funeral goods and funeral services to the public.... Cemeteries, crematories, and other businesses can also be "funeral providers" if they market both funeral goods and services. 2, record 6, English, - funeral%20provider
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Pompes funèbres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prestataire de services funéraires
1, record 6, French, prestataire%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- prestataire funéraire 1, record 6, French, prestataire%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D’un côté, les pompes funèbres, comme première étape dans le «parcours funéraire», constituent des apporteurs d’affaire essentiels pour les marbriers. De l’autre, les marbriers bénéficient d’une clientèle plus régulière, avec laquelle les contacts sont plus fréquents. Ils sont donc également susceptibles d’orienter la clientèle vers un prestataire funéraire. 1, record 6, French, - prestataire%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Funeral Services
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- funeral good
1, record 7, English, funeral%20good
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] product sold directly to the public in connection with funeral services. 2, record 7, English, - funeral%20good
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To the extent that [the] law requires the purchase of a funeral good or service, the funeral director may tie the purchase of that good or service to the provision of funeral services. 3, record 7, English, - funeral%20good
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Pompes funèbres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bien funéraire
1, record 7, French, bien%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] conseiller aux familles accueille les familles en deuil et planifie la disposition de la dépouille, fournit des explications concernant les services et les biens funéraires [...] 2, record 7, French, - bien%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les urnes et les cercueils sont des exemples de biens funéraires. 3, record 7, French, - bien%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-11-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Market Prices
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- funeral quote
1, record 8, English, funeral%20quote
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- funeral quotation 2, record 8, English, funeral%20quotation
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A written document setting out a funeral services provider's prices for a client's specifications. 3, record 8, English, - funeral%20quote
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The company] wanted to create a central website where [customers] could request funeral quotes with the click of just one button and fill out just one form. [The] system assesses [the] needs in accordance with [customers’] request then generates funeral quotes online for [them.] 4, record 8, English, - funeral%20quote
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- devis d'obsèques
1, record 8, French, devis%20d%27obs%C3%A8ques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- devis funéraire 2, record 8, French, devis%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document écrit établissant les prix d'un fournisseur de services funéraires en fonction des spécifications du client. 3, record 8, French, - devis%20d%27obs%C3%A8ques
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu’un établissement funéraire [...] présente un devis d’obsèques, il est important de savoir différencier les prestations qui relèvent de l’ordre de l’obligation légale, des prestations optionnelles. 4, record 8, French, - devis%20d%27obs%C3%A8ques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2015-11-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Personal Care and Hygiene (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grooming of the deceased
1, record 9, English, grooming%20of%20the%20deceased
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- grooming 2, record 9, English, grooming
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grooming-After the body is rewashed and dried, a moisturizing cream is applied to the body. The body will [be] dressed for visitation/funeral services, [and] cosmetics are applied to make the body appear more lifelike and to create a "memory picture" for the deceased's friends and relatives. 2, record 9, English, - grooming%20of%20the%20deceased
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Hygiène et soins corporels (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soin de présentation du corps
1, record 9, French, soin%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20du%20corps
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- toilette mortuaire 2, record 9, French, toilette%20mortuaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soins de présentation du corps - Ils consistent à réaliser la toilette complète du corps et du visage du défunt ainsi que l'habillage. Des soins cosmétiques (manucure, maquillage et coiffure) peuvent être fait afin d’obtenir une présentation de la personne conforme à celle qu’elle offrait de son vivant. Selon le lieu où repose le défunt, cette toilette sera effectuée par les pompes funèbres ou le personnel médical, selon les indications de la famille. 1, record 9, French, - soin%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20du%20corps
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soin de présentation du corps : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 9, French, - soin%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20du%20corps
Record 9, Key term(s)
- soins de présentation du corps
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-11-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- funeral industry
1, record 10, English, funeral%20industry
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- death care industry 2, record 10, English, death%20care%20industry
correct
- deathcare industry 3, record 10, English, deathcare%20industry
correct
- death industry 4, record 10, English, death%20industry
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The deathcare industry in Canada is comprised primarily of funeral homes, crematoria and cemetery operators and other suppliers of funeral products and services. Each provides some or all of the products and services requested at the time of death(at-need services), although these products and services may be prearranged in advance. 3, record 10, English, - funeral%20industry
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- industrie funéraire
1, record 10, French, industrie%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- industrie de la mort 2, record 10, French, industrie%20de%20la%20mort
correct, feminine noun
- industrie du funéraire 3, record 10, French, industrie%20du%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'industrie canadienne des produits et services funéraires comprend principalement les exploitants des salons funéraires, des crématoriums et des cimetières, et autres fournisseurs de produits et services funéraires. Ces entreprises fournissent une partie ou l'ensemble des produits et services demandés à la suite du décès, quoiqu'elles offrent aussi des arrangements funéraires préalables. 4, record 10, French, - industrie%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-05-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Funeral Services
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- International Federation of Thanatologists Associations
1, record 11, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Thanatologists%20Associations
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- IFTA 1, record 11, English, IFTA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On April 24th 1970, FIAT-IFTA was founded in Monaco with the objective to promote "the preservation care through thanatological/embalming practices. "In 1988, FIAT-IFTA was transformed into a worldwide federation of funeral services and broadened its objectives. It is located in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco. 2, record 11, English, - International%20Federation%20of%20Thanatologists%20Associations
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pompes funèbres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Fédération Internationale des Associations de Thanatologues
1, record 11, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20des%20Associations%20de%20Thanatologues
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- FIAT 1, record 11, French, FIAT
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la FIAT-IFTA a vu le jour officiellement le 24 avril 1970 à Monaco avec, comme premiers pays membres, la Belgique, le Canada, la France, l’Espagne, l’Italie et la Principauté de Monaco. 2, record 11, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20des%20Associations%20de%20Thanatologues
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2015-03-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Cosmetology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thanatoaesthetics
1, record 12, English, thanatoaesthetics
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cosmetic preparation of a body 1, record 12, English, cosmetic%20preparation%20of%20a%20body
correct
- cosmetic preparation of the deceased 2, record 12, English, cosmetic%20preparation%20of%20the%20deceased
correct
- cosmetic care of the deceased 3, record 12, English, cosmetic%20care%20of%20the%20deceased
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cosmetic preparation of the deceased is not a service that has evolved only with the mortuary cosmetologist. Funeral directors and embalmers have traditionally provided these services... these professionals must be able to perform all preparations necessary-including applying makeup and styling hair. 2, record 12, English, - thanatoaesthetics
Record 12, Key term(s)
- thanato-aesthetics
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Cosmétologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- thanatoesthétique
1, record 12, French, thanatoesth%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- soins esthétiques au défunt 2, record 12, French, soins%20esth%C3%A9tiques%20au%20d%C3%A9funt
correct, masculine noun, plural
- soins cosmétiques 3, record 12, French, soins%20cosm%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Cette] année nous avons eu un succès éclatant avec les démonstrations pratiques de thanatoesthétique et de reconstruction [...] 1, record 12, French, - thanatoesth%C3%A9tique
Record 12, Key term(s)
- thanato-esthétique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Funeral Services
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- funeral operator
1, record 13, English, funeral%20operator
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For instance, funeral operators(which include funeral directors and cemetery owners) are now required to maintain price lists in relation to the supplies and services they sell and they are prohibited from selling at a price that is more than the price that is indicated on the price list. 2, record 13, English, - funeral%20operator
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Pompes funèbres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- opérateur funéraire
1, record 13, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- opératrice funéraire 2, record 13, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun
- exploitant funéraire 3, record 13, French, exploitant%20fun%C3%A9raire
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chambres funéraires sont [...] gérées par des opérateurs funéraires publics ou privés. 4, record 13, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les exploitants de salon funéraire et les opérateurs (ou exploitants) de cimetière sont des exemples d'opérateurs funéraires. 3, record 13, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20fun%C3%A9raire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Religious Sects - Various
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- funeral at sea
1, record 14, English, funeral%20at%20sea
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- burial at sea funeral 2, record 14, English, burial%20at%20sea%20funeral
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A funeral at sea is a time-honored tradition offering a dignified and simple alternative to a conventional funeral... Services may take many forms – from an unattended scattering of cremains, to elaborate ceremonies including guests and clergy of choice. 3, record 14, English, - funeral%20at%20sea
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Cultes divers
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- obsèques en mer
1, record 14, French, obs%C3%A8ques%20en%20mer
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- obsèques maritimes 2, record 14, French, obs%C3%A8ques%20maritimes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- funérailles en mer 3, record 14, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20en%20mer
correct, feminine noun, plural
- funérailles maritimes 4, record 14, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20maritimes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cendres de 15 anciens marins ainsi que celles d’une femme de marin ont été préparées pour leurs obsèques maritimes. 2, record 14, French, - obs%C3%A8ques%20en%20mer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obsèques en mer; obsèques maritimes; funérailles en mer; funérailles maritimes : termes inusités au singulier. 5, record 14, French, - obs%C3%A8ques%20en%20mer
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- funeral establishment
1, record 15, English, funeral%20establishment
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the funeral establishment provides the services of arterially embalming or restoring dead human bodies, the funeral establishment operator,(a) shall ensure that the day-to-day operations of the funeral establishment are managed by a person licensed as a funeral director... 2, record 15, English, - funeral%20establishment
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Types of funeral establishments include full service funeral establishments and visitation centres (in Ontario, for instance). 3, record 15, English, - funeral%20establishment
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- entreprise de services funéraires
1, record 15, French, entreprise%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- société de pompes funèbres 2, record 15, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20pompes%20fun%C3%A8bres
correct, feminine noun
- entreprise funéraire 3, record 15, French, entreprise%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les services d’une société de pompes funèbres - Les pompes funèbres sont chargées de l'organisation des obsèques d'une personne décédée. En effet, lorsqu'un décès survient, les proches du défunt font appel à une entreprise de services funéraires, qui va définir et organiser avec eux les obsèques (inhumation ou crémation), choix du modèle de cercueil, de la date des funérailles, du lieu de culte éventuel, etc. 4, record 15, French, - entreprise%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- funeral services
1, record 16, English, funeral%20services
correct, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services provided by a funeral director and staff, which may include consulting with the family on funeral planning; transportation, shelter, refrigeration and embalming of remains; preparing and filing notices; obtaining authorizations and permits; and coordinating with the cemetery, crematory or other third parties. 1, record 16, English, - funeral%20services
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
funeral services : term usually used in the plural. 2, record 16, English, - funeral%20services
Record 16, Key term(s)
- funeral service
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- services funéraires
1, record 16, French, services%20fun%C3%A9raires
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services fournis par un entrepreneur de pompes funèbres et son personnel, lesquels peuvent comprendre la consultation avec la famille du défunt en vue de planifier les funérailles; le transport, la protection, la réfrigération et l’embaumement du corps; la préparation et la publication des avis de décès; l'obtention des autorisations et des permis nécessaires et la coordination des services avec le cimetière, le crématoire et toute autre tierce partie. 2, record 16, French, - services%20fun%C3%A9raires
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
services funéraires : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 16, French, - services%20fun%C3%A9raires
Record 16, Key term(s)
- service funéraire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Funeral Services
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- National Funeral Directors Association
1, record 17, English, National%20Funeral%20Directors%20Association
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- NFDA 1, record 17, English, NFDA
correct, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Funeral Directors Association is the worldwide source of expertise and professional resources for all facets of funeral service. Through education, information and advocacy, NFDA is dedicated to supporting members in their mission to provide families with meaningful end-of-life services at the highest levels of excellence and integrity. 2, record 17, English, - National%20Funeral%20Directors%20Association
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin. 2, record 17, English, - National%20Funeral%20Directors%20Association
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pompes funèbres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- National Funeral Directors Association
1, record 17, French, National%20Funeral%20Directors%20Association
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- NFDA 1, record 17, French, NFDA
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2014-10-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Funeral Services
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- embalmer
1, record 18, English, embalmer
correct, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- thanatopractor 2, record 18, English, thanatopractor
see observation, Quebec, standardized
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A professional who preserves, sanitizes and prepares corpses for funeral services or who may supervise funeral home staff. 2, record 18, English, - embalmer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Embalmers require licensure in all provinces. The term "thanatopractor" is used by some funeral homes in Quebec; however, it is not attested in reliable English language sources. 2, record 18, English, - embalmer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
embalmer: In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 6346 Funeral directors and embalmers. 3, record 18, English, - embalmer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
embalmer; thanatopractor: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 18, English, - embalmer
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Pompes funèbres
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- embaumeur
1, record 18, French, embaumeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- embaumeuse 2, record 18, French, embaumeuse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- thanatopracteur 3, record 18, French, thanatopracteur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
- thanatopractrice 3, record 18, French, thanatopractrice
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Professionnel qui préserve, aseptise et prépare les corps pour les services funéraires et qui peut superviser le personnel du salon funéraire. 3, record 18, French, - embaumeur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un permis d'exercice est exigé dans toutes les provinces. 3, record 18, French, - embaumeur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
embaumeur; embaumeuse; thanatopracteur; thanatopractrice : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de profession officiels dans le Groupe 6346 Directeurs/directrices de funérailles et embaumeurs/embaumeuses. 4, record 18, French, - embaumeur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
embaumeur; embaumeuse; thanatopracteur; thanatopractrice : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 18, French, - embaumeur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Funeral Services
- Law of Evidence
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- mortuary process
1, record 19, English, mortuary%20process
correct, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- morgue operations 1, record 19, English, morgue%20operations
correct, plural, standardized
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process that involves a series of post-mortem operations implemented for processing recovered dead bodies and human remains. 1, record 19, English, - mortuary%20process
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mortuary process includes medico-legal death investigation, notification of families, storage of remains, paperwork on the bodies and human remains including documents prepared on-site and official files and reports and funeral services. 1, record 19, English, - mortuary%20process
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mortuary process; morgue operations: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 19, English, - mortuary%20process
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Pompes funèbres
- Droit de la preuve
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- processus mortuaire
1, record 19, French, processus%20mortuaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- opérations de la morgue 1, record 19, French, op%C3%A9rations%20de%20la%20morgue
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus qui comprend une série d'opérations post mortem qui sont menées relativement à la gestion des corps et des restes humains récupérés. 1, record 19, French, - processus%20mortuaire
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le processus mortuaire comporte l'investigation médico-légale, la notification des familles, l'entreposage des dépouilles, la documentation y compris les documents remplis sur le lieu d'incident ainsi que les rapports et les dossiers officiels et les services funéraires. 1, record 19, French, - processus%20mortuaire
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
processus mortuaire; opérations de la morgue : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 19, French, - processus%20mortuaire
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2005-07-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Health Law
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- death statutes
1, record 20, English, death%20statutes
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... each of the four or five death statutes--the Coroners Act, the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act, the Estate Administration Act, the Family Compensation Act and the Wills Variation Act--will have their own definition of spouse now. 2, record 20, English, - death%20statutes
Record 20, Key term(s)
- death legislation
- legislation on death
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la santé
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- législation de la mort
1, record 20, French, l%C3%A9gislation%20de%20la%20mort
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une manière générale, la législation de la mort reconnaît plusieurs objectifs : s'assurer de la réalité de la mort, reconnaître une mort suspecte, satisfaire à des obligations de santé publique, rendre possible l'accomplissement de certains désirs de l'intéressé ou de sa famille (don du corps, incinération, transport du corps avant mise en bière...), s'assurer de l'identité de la personne décédée. 2, record 20, French, - l%C3%A9gislation%20de%20la%20mort
Record 20, Key term(s)
- lois sur la mort
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-01-27
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Funeral Services
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Funeral Directors Regulation
1, record 21, English, Funeral%20Directors%20Regulation
correct, Manitoba
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to The Prearranged Funeral Services Act. 1, record 21, English, - Funeral%20Directors%20Regulation
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Pompes funèbres
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur les entreprises de pompes funèbres
1, record 21, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20les%20entreprises%20de%20pompes%20fun%C3%A8bres
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur les arrangements préalables des services de pompes funèbres. 1, record 21, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20les%20entreprises%20de%20pompes%20fun%C3%A8bres
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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