catafalque

A raised platform used to support a coffin or casket during a funeral

The deceased's coffin lay on a teak catafalque which had been moved into the church for the funeral.

by John Wettenhall August 26, 2007

Catafalque

The term officially refers to a structure used to support a coffin during a funeral, however the term can also be used to describe a situation or a person that is unpleasant.

“Did u see Marislava came by today?”

“Yeah, she needs a catafalque”

“This dinner is an absolute catafalque”

by deathenergy November 21, 2021