A morgue is a place where dead bodies are kept, usually temporarily, for identification, examination, or before burial or cremation.
🏥 Where you’ll find a morgue
- Hospitals
- Forensic departments
- Funeral homes
🔍 What happens in a morgue
- Bodies are stored in refrigerated units
- Identification of the deceased
- Autopsies may be performed to determine cause of death
- Preparation before release to family
🧾 Related term
- Mortuary – often used interchangeably, but sometimes refers more to funeral preparation services
If you want, I can explain how morgues work step-by-step or the difference between a morgue and a funeral home.
