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OPEN-CASKET CEREMONY [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
CONT

The open-casket service (which is common in North America) allows mourners to have one last opportunity to view the deceased and say good-bye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
OBS

Un service pour commémorer la vie du défunt [se tient] en présence du corps dans un cercueil ouvert ou fermé.

Spanish

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