Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Rome is one enormous mausoleum. There, the Past lies visibly stretched upon his bier. There is no today or tomorrow in Rome; it is perpetual yesterday.

American Poet

Edith Evans

A successful artist of any kind has to work so hard that she is justified in refusing to lay down her sceptre until she is placed on the bier.

English Actress

Understand 'bier' is used in solemn, respectful contexts involving death or funerals.

Cultural Sensitivity

'Bier' refers to a physical stand or platform, not the ceremony or the procession.

Physical Object

Visualize a bier as a table-like structure designed to support a coffin for viewing.