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Bestatter

undertaker, funeral director

noun be-SHTAT-er Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Bestatter refers to a licensed funeral director who arranges burials and cremations. The profession is often called Bestattungsunternehmer formally, but Bestatter is the everyday term used in job listings and conversation.

Examples

"Der Bestatter half der Familie bei der Organisation der Beerdigung."

Natural Translation

The undertaker helped the family with the organisation of the funeral.

Literal Translation

The undertaker helped the family with the organisation of the funeral.

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