A service for the dead? (4,5)
I believe the answer is:
bone china
'a service' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bone china that I've seen before include "Form of white porcelain" , "Type of fine porcelain" , "Delicate base for service" , "Material from Potter" , "High quality porcelain" .)