chapel of rest
1chapel of rest — ˌchapel of ˈrest 7 [chapel of rest] noun (BrE) a room at an undertaker s where dead bodies are kept before the funeral …
2chapel of rest — n (BrE) a room in an undertaker’s offices where the body of a dead person is kept before being buried, so that friends and relatives can come to see him or her. Although called a chapel, it is not a religious place. * * * …
3chapel of rest — noun Brit. an undertaker s mortuary …
4Chapel — For other uses, see Chapel (disambiguation). Littlejohn Memorial Chapel, an example of a school chapel at Scotch College, Melbourne …
5chapel — n. 1 a a place for private Christian worship in a large church or esp. a cathedral, with its own altar and dedication (Lady chapel). b a place of Christian worship attached to a private house or institution. 2 Brit. a a place of worship for… …
6chapel of ease — 1. a mortuary Originally, a place of worship for the convenience of parishioners residing a long way from their parish church. Also as chapel of rest: From undertaker tout court to funeral parlor to funeral home to chapel has been the… …
7Chapel — • When St. Martin divided his military cloak (cappa) and gave half to the beggar at the gate of Amiens, he wrapped the other half round his shoulders, thus making of it a cape (capella). This cape, or its representative, was afterwards preserved… …
8Chapel Royal, Brighton — Chapel Royal, Brighton …
9Chapel of the Ascension (Jerusalem) — Chapel of the Ascension The Ascenscion Ædicule Basic information Location Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Affiliation …
10Chapel Arm —   Town   …