Undertaking
Undertaking
Undertaking (/ʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/), also known as a funeral service in some regions, is a term used to describe the profession and activities involved in the business of providing funeral, burial, and related services. The term is derived from the practice of "undertaking" the responsibility of arranging for the deceased's final disposition.
Etymology
The term "undertaking" comes from the Old English underniman, which means "to take on". It was first used in the context of funeral services in the 17th century, when individuals began to take on the responsibility of arranging for the burial or cremation of the deceased, a task previously performed by the family or community.
Related Terms
- Funeral: A ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse.
- Burial: The act of placing the dead body of a human or animal into the ground.
- Cremation: The process of reducing a dead body to basic chemical compounds in the form of gases and bone fragments.
- Embalming: The art and science of preserving human remains by treating them to forestall decomposition.
- Mortician: A professional involved in the business of funeral rites.
- Funeral Director: A professional who prepares for the burial or other disposition of dead human bodies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Undertaking
- Wikipedia's article - Undertaking
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