catafalque
Sign in to savethumb|375px|Catafalque of nobleman Krzysztof Opaliński, 17th century [[Poland]]
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thumb|375px|Catafalque of nobleman Krzysztof Opaliński, 17th century [[Poland]]
A catafalque is a raised bier, box, or similar platform, often movable, that is used to support the casket, coffin, or body of a dead person during a Christian funeral or memorial service. Following a Roman Catholic Requiem Mass, a catafalque may be used to stand in place of the body at the absolution of the dead or used during Masses of the Dead and All Souls' Day.