honorary pallbearers

How Many Honorary Pallbearers Are Needed?

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How Many Honorary Pallbearers Are Needed? Six pallbearers are the standard number needed to carry the casket, but eight or more are sometimes necessary. An honorary pallbearer is one who is given special mention and recognition, but is not required to assist in carrying the casket. How many pallbearers can there be? Both men and

Can An Honorary Pallbearer Be Deceased?

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Can An Honorary Pallbearer Be Deceased? Any number of individuals, male or female, may be selected as honorary pallbearers. They are often close friends of the deceased or the deceased’s family. The honorary pallbearers do not participate in carrying the casket or cremation container. Do Honorary pallbearers have to be present? In instances where a