Pallbearer (Noun)
Meaning
One of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The pallbearer carefully lifted the coffin to his shoulder and began the solemn procession to the gravesite.
- As one of the closest friends of the deceased, he was honored to be chosen as a pallbearer for the funeral.
- The six pallbearers struggled for a moment under the weight of the ornate coffin before settling into a steady rhythm.
- He donned a black suit and tie to serve as a pallbearer at the funeral of his beloved grandfather.
- The pallbearers paused momentarily at the entrance of the cemetery before proceeding to the chosen burial spot.