Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pallbearer

noun

/ˈpɔlˌbɛr.ər/

Definition

A person who helps carry the coffin at a funeral.

Examples

The pallbearers moved carefully, balancing the heavy coffin as they walked to the grave.
Many family members volunteered to be pallbearers at their grandfather’s funeral.
During the ceremony, the pallbearers wore black suits as a sign of mourning.

Meaning

Pallbearers are individuals, typically friends or family members of the deceased, who assist in the transportation of the coffin during a funeral ceremony. Their role is often seen as a mark of respect and honor for the departed.