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In the case of the latter, eight people can serve as pallbearers. Here is some relevant information from Charles J. If a person has opted for cremation, there would be no casket.
In this case, no pallbearers would be needed. My Blogs. Who Can Serve As Pallbearers? By: Louis Bruno. Whenever people preplan a funeral, many also mention who would serve as pallbearers after their death. If you are planning this aspect of the service, think about who you would want to handle the casket. Family members and close friends are common choices. Either men or women can be pallbearers as long as they are physically capable of doing so.
Sometimes, honorary pallbearers can stand in place of individuals that are incapable of physically lifting the casket. In this case, the pallbearer would only walk alongside the people that are carrying the casket. Any number of people can be honorary pallbearers. In most funerals, there are some common choices while selecting pallbearers. It is considered a great honour to be a pallbearer.
Be assured that the funeral director will be on hand to offer advice and reassurance. Make sure you arrive slightly early to the funeral so that the funeral director can give instructions to you and the other pallbearers.
They will tell you how to carry the coffin, where exactly you have to walk, and your position in relation to the other pallbearers. Sometimes the pallbearers will also be asked to carry the coffin back to the hearse after the service if the cremation or burial is happening elsewhere. You should be told before the funeral begins if this is the case. You do not have to accept the role of pallbearer if it is offered to you, though it is considered an honour to be asked.
You might want to decline because you do not feel you are physically able to carry the coffin, as it is often quite heavy. In this case you should politely decline the offer and explain why you do not think you would be suitable.
The person arranging the funeral may offer to make you an honourary pallbearer instead.
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