What is another word for burial garment?
Pronunciation: [bˈɛɹɪəl ɡˈɑːmənt] (IPA) 
Burial garment is a term used for clothing or cloth that is used to wrap a corpse for the final rites. It is also known as shroud, winding-cloth, winding-sheet, or pall. The use of the term "pall" refers to a heavy cloth that covers the coffin during a funeral procession. The word "shroud" has been used since the Middle Ages as a term for a burial garment that is used to wrap a body completely. Other terms that are used to refer to a burial garment include death robe, final attire, mortuary dressing, and burial dress among others. Regardless of the term used, the purpose of the garment remains the same. The garment is an important symbol of the passing of a person and signifies the finality of death.
