Definition

A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals.

Example

The mortician helped the family plan the funeral service for their loved one.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a mortician does?

Not really, but I imagine it's a pretty interesting job.

Yeah, they play a huge role in helping families during tough times.

Absolutely, it must take a special kind of person to do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mortician → It is formed from "mort" (from Latin "mors", meaning death) and "-ician" (a suffix indicating a person skilled in a particular field). The word "mortician" refers to a person skilled in dealing with the dead, particularly in preparing bodies for burial.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mort' meaning death, and '-ician' indicating a skilled person. This helps you remember that a mortician is someone who is skilled in handling matters related to death.

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