undertaker
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Definition
An undertaker is a person whose job is to organize funerals and arrange the burial or cremation of the dead.
Usage & Nuances
This word is somewhat formal and old-fashioned in American English, often replaced now by 'funeral director.' Still widely used in British English. Refers specifically to the person arranging funerals, not someone who simply attends; does not mean 'risk-taker' despite its literal components.
Example Sentences
The town’s only undertaker knows every family here.
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The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral.
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The family called the undertaker after their loss.
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You can always trust a good undertaker to support families during tough times.
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The undertaker arranged the flowers in the chapel.
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After my uncle passed away, the undertaker handled everything smoothly.
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