Thesaurus Term/Concept: RECEPTION HOUSE
| Identifier | 170019 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A building, usually associated with, or found within the grounds of, a cemetery and used for the storage of coffins prior to burial. Reception houses were introduced as a result of concerns around the implcations for public health of C19 burial practices. |