catafalques

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Scope note
Raised structures, often canopied, on which the coffin or effigy of a deceased person lies or is carried in state. It is distinguished from a "bier," which is much smaller and simpler, and from a "castrum doloris," which is a structure that shelters the bier or catafalque.
catafalques
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025