Inside the hall, there will be psalms as the coffin is placed on a catafalque draped in purple.
在大厅内,当灵柩被放在被紫色覆盖的灵柩台上时,会有诗篇。
悬崖(上)
Boris could not imagine how any human being could sleep in such a catafalque.
鲍里斯无法想象任何人怎么能睡在这样的灵塔里。
《卫报》(文章版)
A 47-page internal report compiled after George VI's funeral suggested attaching metal rollers to the catafalque, to smooth the landing of the coffin when it arrives.
乔治六世葬礼后汇编的一份 47 页的内部报告建议在灵柩上安装金属滚轮,以便灵柩到达时平稳着陆。
英语百科
Catafalque
A catafalque is a raised bier, box, or similar platform, often movable, that is used to support the casket, coffin, or body of the deceased during a 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.