Lying in state

Lying in state is the tradition in which a coffin is placed on view to allow the public at large to pay their respects to the dead. It traditionally takes place in the principal government building of a country or city during a state funeral. 

It is usually practiced in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, North Korea, South Africa, and Russia.

Related pages
 Cremation
 Lying in repose
 State funeral

Category:Death customs