Certainly. Usually, pallbearers are family members or friends, but if they are unable to serve in this capacity, hiring capable people is a good solution.
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His brothers.
Pallbearers, as you might expect.
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Bart Star Jim Taylor
Pallbearers. They can be women also.
6 are needed in order to carry the casket
In our Catholic Church, the pallbearers stand on the side of the casket and carry it. The casket would be at the head of the procession with the mourners following it, and the priest bringing up the end.
Yes, he was. He was discovered by her pallbearers.
Eight members of the US Armed Forces.
Pip, Joe, Biddy, Pumblechook, Mr and Mrs. Hubble.
Depending on the casket used, it is to keep fingerprints off of any polished metal hardware on the casket, including the handles/rails themselves and out of simple utility - a better grip for the pallbearers - it can also be viewed as a mark of respect to the deceased as well.