The placement of the pall on the casket should be done at the direction of whom?

• A. Clergyperson
• B. Funeral director
• C. Next of kin
• D. Deceased's spouse

Answer: (A)

The pall is a ceremonial element of the service, and its placement is guided by the officiating clergyperson who conducts the funeral. The clergy directs the sequence of rites and when the pall should be placed, so the act follows their instruction. The funeral director handles the logistics and can assist, but the directive for this rite comes from the clergyman. Relatives, such as next of kin or the deceased’s spouse, aren’t the authority for directing the ceremony, though they may participate or request arrangements within the service.