What is another word for dead house?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛd hˈa͡ʊs] (IPA) 
A dead house can include synonyms such as mortuary, morgue, funeral home, or even the grim reaper's abode. These terms all refer to a place where dead bodies are prepared for burial or cremation. A mortuary typically refers to a building or establishment that undertakes the responsibilities of funeral arrangements, preservation, and preparation of bodies. A morgue is often associated with hospitals and is where autopsies are performed. Meanwhile, a funeral home is where a wake or a funeral ceremony is held. Finally, the grim reaper's abode is more of a figurative term used to describe death itself. All of these synonyms are used to describe the same place, the final resting place of the body.
