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OPEN-CASKET FUNERAL [1 record]

Record 1 2015-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
CONT

An open-casket funeral - Many funerals feature an open casket, where part or all of the body of the person who died will be on view. ... The casket will usually be in the front of the ceremony room, or in a side viewing room, and funeral attendees will have a chance, should they choose to, to approach the casket, see the body, say a prayer or pay respects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
CONT

Les corps sont habituellement embaumés pour les préserver pour les funérailles à cercueil ouvert. Les résultats durent environ 10 jours avant que la décomposition ne recommence.

OBS

funérailles à cercueil ouvert; funérailles avec cercueil ouvert; obsèques à cercueil ouvert; obsèques avec cercueil ouvert : termes inusités au singulier.

Spanish

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