Meaning of the word "chapel of rest" in English
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chapel of rest
US /ˈtʃæp.əl əv rɛst/
UK /ˈtʃæp.əl əv rɛst/
Noun
a room or building, often part of a funeral home, where the body of a dead person is kept before the funeral for family and friends to visit
Example:
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The family gathered at the chapel of rest to pay their last respects.
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The deceased will be resting at the chapel of rest until the funeral service.