The Funeral Pall

A pall is a decorated white cloth symbolizing the resurrection of your loved one into eternal life with Christ. It is our custom to place the pall on the coffin at the beginning of the Funeral Mass as a reminder of the garment given at Baptism, thereby signifying life in Christ.

Since the deceased was dressed in his or her baptismal garment at Baptism by his or her parents and godparents, the family may wish to participate in the ritual gesture of placing the pall on the coffin during the funeral.