open casket

Examples (10)

• The family decided to have an open casket so friends could say their final goodbyes.
• He had clearly stated in his will that he did not wish for an open casket.
• Seeing the deceased in an open casket can be a difficult experience for many people.
• The funeral director asked if they preferred an open casket or a closed one.
• An open casket is a traditional part of the wake in many cultures.
• Mourners filed past the open casket to pay their last respects.
• Although it was an open casket, she chose not to look.
• The viewing will feature an open casket for the first hour only.
• Preparing a body for an open casket requires specialized skill from the mortician.
• The children were gently prepared by their parents for what they would see at the open casket.