Definitions for "PALLBEARERS"
Those who carry the casket during a funeral service. They are usually friends and relatives.
Individuals (close family members in most areas of the continent; hired, in other areas) who are asked to carry the casket.
Individuals whose duty is to carry the casket when necessary during funeral service. Pallbearers in some sections of the country are hired and in other sections are close friends and relatives of the deceased.