pallbearer

Noun

Meaning

One of those who attend the coffin at a funeral; -- so called from the pall being formerly carried by them.

Source: Webster's dictionary

bearer bier case carrier burial widow holder coffin casket wailer mourner griever lamenter keener weeper

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mourner griever lamenter sorrower

Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Hessong. Source: Internet

Jamie Murphy served as honorary pallbearer. Source: Internet

Pallaveram Pallavicini pallaviciniaceous pallbearing palleal palled