Pallbearer
noun
A person who helps carry the coffin at a funeral.
Her brother acted as the pallbearer during the service.
Usage tips
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funeral, coffin, ceremony
noun
A person who helps carry the coffin at a funeral.
Her brother acted as the pallbearer during the service.
Usage tips
Neutral
funeral, coffin, ceremony
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, being a pallbearer is a sign of honor and respect for the deceased.
At her funeral, several friends served as pallbearers to show their love and support.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Role
Pallbearers often carry not just the physical weight but also the emotional burden of loss.
He felt the weight of his responsibilities as a pallbearer deeply.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
Use 'pallbearer' in formal or respectful contexts, especially related to funerals.
The eulogy highlighted the role of the pallbearers in the ceremony.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, being a pallbearer is a sign of honor and respect for the deceased.
At her funeral, several friends served as pallbearers to show their love and support.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Role
Pallbearers often carry not just the physical weight but also the emotional burden of loss.
He felt the weight of his responsibilities as a pallbearer deeply.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
Use 'pallbearer' in formal or respectful contexts, especially related to funerals.
The eulogy highlighted the role of the pallbearers in the ceremony.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, being a pallbearer is a sign of honor and respect for the deceased.
At her funeral, several friends served as pallbearers to show their love and support.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Role
Pallbearers often carry not just the physical weight but also the emotional burden of loss.
He felt the weight of his responsibilities as a pallbearer deeply.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Use
Use 'pallbearer' in formal or respectful contexts, especially related to funerals.
The eulogy highlighted the role of the pallbearers in the ceremony.
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