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Why did the pallbearers put the gloves on officer randall simmons casket?
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∙ 9y ago
It is called the placing of the gloves service and is common for firefighters. It is common for the right glove to be removed to symbolize the hand of strength, the hand of friendship, and the hand of honor.
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What is it call when someone carry you in your casket at a funeral?
Undertakers. Additional answer: pallbearers
What is the name of the guys that carry the casket in a funeral?
Pallbearers. They can be women also.
How many pallbearers are needed?
6 are needed in order to carry the casket
Where are the pallbearers placed in the procession of a Catholic funeral processional?
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.
Why pallbearers wear gloves?
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.
How big was Walter Hudson's casket?
Walter Hudson's casket was custom-made and measured 6 feet wide and weighed over 1,000 pounds. It had to be transported using a flatbed truck and required 12 pallbearers to carry it.
What is an honorary pallbearer?
the family to request a few associates of the deceased to serve as honorary pallbearers. They do not actively assist in carrying the casket, they usually walk beside or in front of the casket.
What is the pun on Paul Bearer's name?
This is just a guess and I am assuming that this person has something to do with wrestling so..a pallbearer is someone who helps carry the casket in a funeral service. Yeh, since Paul Bearer came out with "Undertaker" and pallbearers are the ones who carry the casket, it just fit together.
Who should carry the casket in a funeral?
i think it should be the 6 strongest men in the family or of the friends some times little boys in the family help out too
Do the grandchildren carry the casket in a funeral?
This task is normally performed by employees of the funeral parlor involved. the principal mourner, normally walks right behind the casket as it is led into the church. just over a year ago I performed this sad chore for my Mother. The next of kin is normally the principal mourner. Pallbearers carry the coffin.
Why do some pallbearers carry the casket on their shoulders?
It can Be done as a special request of The family or as a High Honor for a VIP person with the Funeral home in Charge where I Live its A Move called A stairway To Heaven and Does cost extra 3.400 dollars here
When can a flag cover a casket?
only when a police officer or a navy{army,milatary}person dies!!:'(
