Why Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lined with lead

As a material in coffins, “lead helps keep out moisture and preserve the body for prevent smells and toxin a dead body escaping,”

Taddeo noted that the added weight created the need for eight pallbearers rather than the usual six

University of Maryland. “Her coffin was on display for many days and made a long journey to its final resting place.”

Pearson said. “Mourners supposedly ran for the door to escape the putrid stench.”

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