pallbearer

One of the persons carrying or attending a coffin at a funeral.

One who with others attends the coffin at a funeral: so called from the old custom of holding the corners and edges of the pall as the coffin was carried, whether on a vehicle or by men.

One of those who attend the coffin at a funeral; — so called from the pall being formerly carried by them.

One who carries a corner of the pall over a coffin or casket.

One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.

one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral