It was decided that all the leading artists should contribute something, each in his own line, to the erection of a splendid catafalque, and a sub-committee of four men was elected to superintend its execution.

There were temples, pyramids, immense catafalques, kiosks, etc., all massively built of tiles.

They are tall catafalques of white marble, superbly sculptured, with the full length effigies of the monarchs upon them.