Talk:Pall-bearer
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Pallbearer. Where does the pall in 'pallbearer' come from. I know that it is a covering for the casket but why is it there and what is its significance?
Casket link links to incorerct page; should link to coffin... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.9.165.104 (talk) 08:59, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
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I altered the last paragraph, removing the phrase "associated in an intimate manner with the deceased before their death" and changing it to "are usually family members, close friends, or colleagues of the deceased". The phrasing of "intimate manner" seems misleading in the context. I realize that "intimate" does not imply sexual, but I doubt most people would understand the difference, and considering the stub nature of the article, I figured it won't hurt. ChrisKurtz (talk) 23:05, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
[edit] European traditions
I can't honestly say I know how it works in all of Europe but in Portugal and Spain the pall-bearers are more often than not employees of the funeral home that arranged the service, and one or two family members if they want. 217.129.84.2 (talk) 15:40, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
