| Catafalque (n.) A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial. Thesaurus Entries balcony, dais, emplacement, estrade, floor, funeral car, gallery, hearse, heliport, hustings, landing, landing pad, landing stage, launching pad, platform, podium, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stage, step terrace, stump, terrace, tribunal, tribune |