Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is

• A. Lid
• B. Pall
• C. Shroud
• D. Cover

Answer: (B)

The symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is called a pall. In funeral practice, the pall is a ceremonial drape that conveys reverence and mourning, positioned over the casket during the service. It’s a specific term for this ritual covering, not the lid of the casket. A shroud refers to burial clothing for the body itself, or a cloth used to wrap the deceased in some traditions, which is different from the casket covering. A generic “cover” is too vague for the formal ritual context. The pall’s use emphasizes the solemn, respectful tone of the service and the collective mourning of those present.