Morgue facts for kids
A morgue is a special place where people who have passed away are kept for a short time. This happens soon after a person dies. Bodies are kept here before they are buried in a grave or cremated.
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What is a Morgue?
A morgue is a facility designed to store human bodies temporarily. This storage is needed for different reasons. It allows time for families to make arrangements. It also provides a place for medical examinations if needed.
Why are Bodies Kept in a Morgue?
Bodies are kept in a morgue for several important reasons:
- Temporary Storage: The main reason is to keep the body safe and preserved until funeral arrangements are made. This gives families time to say goodbye.
- Medical Examination: Sometimes, doctors need to perform an autopsy. An autopsy is a special medical check-up done after someone dies. It helps doctors understand why the person died. This is often done to learn more about a disease or if the cause of death is not clear.
- Identification: In some cases, a morgue helps identify a person if their identity is unknown.
Where are Morgues Found?
Most morgues are located within hospitals. They are usually found on the lowest floor or in the basement. This location helps keep the area private and quiet. Some larger cities also have separate morgue facilities that serve multiple hospitals or communities.
Images for kids
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Inside view of an abandoned morgue
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Latin phrase "de mortuis nihil nisi bene" ("Of the dead, say nothing but good") written at the old morgue of Eura Church in Eura, Finland
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Deceased in a 53-foot 'mobile morgue' outside a hospital in Hackensack, New Jersey on April 27, 2020
See also
In Spanish: Morgue para niños
