A pallbearer is someone who helps carry a coffin during a funeral or memorial service. They give their last respects to the deceased person by assisting in carrying their final resting place. Full definition
Smith and Carlos were pallbearers at his funeral. (theguardian.com)
LAKE WORTH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Naval Security Force Key West pallbearers carry the casket of Chris Hixon, who was the athletic director at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for his burial at South Florida National Cemetery on February 21, 2018 in Lake Worth, Florida. (local10.com)
Outside, a phalanx of state police stood at attention on the gray and snowy day, as the former Governor's coffin, draped in the New York State flag, was born by pallbearers including his youngest child and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. (wshu.org)