However, this is not the case for the royal family.
Instead, they opt for something much sturdier (and heavier) than you’d think.
“Oak coffins are now made from American oak.
I don’t think we could use English oak for a coffin now.
It would be too expensive.”
Inside that oak coffin is another, much heavier casket in which the royals are laid.
This one is lead-lined, which adds considerable weight for the pallbearers carrying it.
So much so that the usual six pallbearers are joined by an additional two, per The Telegraph.
As the royal coffins aren’t buried, the lead-lining seals the coffins and helps preserve them.
“A sealed coffin is very important.”
