A cloth draped over a coffin is called a pall. This is why the six men who walk beside a coffin (and who carry the coffin if necessary) are called pallbearers.
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A pall is the cloth draped over a coffin From that we get pallbearer, the person who holds up the coffin that the pall covers.
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Diana, Princess of Wales, was buried in a closed coffin. Her funeral service took place on September 6, 1997, and the public was allowed to pay their respects at her coffin, which was draped in the royal standard and adorned with flowers. There was no public viewing of an open coffin, as her family chose to keep it closed during the services.
When Dmitri Mendeleev died, they draped a copy of the periodic table over the coffin and buried it with him. Mendeleev was born in 1834 and died in 1907.
Military, presidents, and former presidents for sure. The law does not forbid anyone from draping the flag over a coffin.
The US flag is usually draped over the coffin of a deceased who has served the country (Those who served in military, president, ect). before lowering the coffin for burial, the flag is folded and given to the closest kin of the deceased.
A draped bodicve is when the bustline has extra material draped over it.
The flag draped over a soldier's coffin is commonly referred to as a "casket flag" or "flag of honor." It is typically an American flag in the United States, symbolizing the soldier's service and sacrifice. This gesture is a mark of respect and is often part of military funerals to honor the deceased.
The curtain was draped over the body.He draped the cover over the chair.
A draped bodicve is when the bustline has extra material draped over it.