1. people who carry or escort a coffin at a funeral

Examples

• Six pallbearers carried the casket into the church.
• The pallbearers were chosen from among the deceased’s closest friends.
• Family members often serve as pallbearers at funerals.
• The pallbearers walked slowly down the aisle.
• Honorary pallbearers may walk alongside the casket without carrying it.
• The funeral director instructed the pallbearers on proper procedures.