PALLBEARER

Pall-bearer

A pallbearer is one of several funeral participants who helps carry the casket of a deceased person from a religious or memorial service or viewing either directly to a cemetery or mausoleum, or to and from the hearse which carries the coffin.

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pallbearer

Noun

  1. One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.
  2. One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.


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