Catafalque, derived from the Italian word catafalco, literally means.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux] Reference

It was the funeral of an Austrian general, whose coffin, mounted on a sable catafalco, was borne upon the middle boat of three that moved abreast.    From Wordnik.com.  [Venetian Life] Reference

/catafalco/, whilst from ceiling to floor the walls were hung with black drapery.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5] Reference