Dead Bodies - Law Dictionary Search Results
Rogus
Rogus, a funeral pile; a great fire wherein dead bodies were burned; a pile of wood, Claus. 5 Hen. 3
Shroud-stealing
Shroud-stealing. If any one, in taking up a dead body, steal the shroud or other apparel, it will be felony; for the property therein remains with the
Sepultura
Sepultura, an offering to the priest, for the burial of a dead body.
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Posthumous
Born after the death of the father or taken from the dead body of the mother as a posthumous son or daughter
Sepulture
The act of depositing the dead body of a human being in the grave burial interment
Embalm
preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils or spices to fill or impregnate a dead body with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction
Necrotomy
The dissection of dead bodies also excision of necrosed bone
Necrophobia
An exaggerated fear of death or horror of dead bodies
necromania
An abnormal attraction to dead bodies
Interment
The act or ceremony of depositing a dead body in the earth burial sepulture inhumation
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