chapel 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 … Useful english dictionary
chapel of rest — noun Brit. an undertaker s mortuary … English new terms dictionary
Chapel — For other uses, see Chapel (disambiguation). Littlejohn Memorial Chapel, an example of a school chapel at Scotch College, Melbourne … Wikipedia
chapel — 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… … Useful english dictionary
chapel 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… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Chapel — • 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… … Catholic encyclopedia
Chapel Royal, Brighton — Chapel Royal, Brighton … Wikipedia
Chapel of the Ascension (Jerusalem) — Chapel of the Ascension The Ascenscion Ædicule Basic information Location Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Affiliation … Wikipedia
Chapel Arm — Town … Wikipedia
Chapel of the Cross (Mannsdale, Mississippi) — Chapel of the Cross U.S. National Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia