The Queen's Royal Funeral Questions Answered

[@arlenejamieson437]

I was proud to say my goodbyes to her as she passed through my home town of Dundee Scotland much love Arlene xoxox

[@KaritheMortician]

Wonderful!

[@Kopitskid78]

Thank you Kari for putting this together along with your London colleague. A lot of very interesting information was given to us. I just wanted to say to those in the Commonweath that an American sends all my love, and prayers to you in the coming days as you continue to grieve the loss of your Queen. She wasnt my queen but she was an extraordinary human being!

[@TommyGetTheBag]

My sentiments exactly also from US.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@ramonaloco]

I'm also an American, and she was the Queen before I was born. So very sad to lose this lovely lady. She will be missed!

[@tammytaylor1278]

She's a Queen and it doesn't matter where she's is from, give her respect because of her position..

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

​@@tammytaylor1278 I think they just did give her respect...and I have to ask you ''why?''...you said, ''She's a Queen and it doesn't matter where she is from, give her respect because of her position"...why?...one being a queen does not demand that anyone gives them respect...there were some very cruel queens that pillaged and burned villages and destroyed communities and families...why would their position demand respect?...My late queen has earned my ''respect''...for that I give it to her...but not just because she is a queen...I give it because she is a good queen and one that has tried to reconcile the deeds of her ancestors that pillaged and raped our people and burned our homes.

[@randyfritz2094]

Her coffin was ordered 30 years ago, made of English Oak from the estate in London.....The Palace has its own Royal hearse....painted in Royal Claret, same color as the Royal Vehicle ( Bently, taller roofed limousine) for the Queen/ King and a few other cars kept by the Palace.....The Queen had a hand in designing this hearse.....She also had a hand in the design of her coffin too.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you Randy

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

Funeral plans for the Queen (also known as Operation London Bridge) has been in place since the 1960s. This entire event has been planned to the smallest of details for many decades.

[@cyndymatchett2639]

The five listed in above comment are missing I forgot to state it. C. ,Matchett

[@johnmarkcarsonjr1848]

What are you talking about? Her Bentley was maroon/burgundy, her private card she drove around her estates were always dark green, and her hearse was black. 🤦‍♂️ . Do people just talk out of their a** facts being optional?

[@johnmarkcarsonjr1848]

What are you talking about? Her Bentley was maroon/burgundy, her private cars she drove around her estates were always dark green, and her hearse was black. 🤦‍♂️ . Do people just talk out of their a** facts being optional?

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

I’ve just wondered what dress she was dressed in.I wonder if she was dressed in one of her beautiful colours? They said she was wearing her wedding ring and favourite Pearl earrings. She was an incredible woman,putting duty and country first,for 70 years,and all with a wonderful sense of humour! :) Her jubilee,then tea and marmalade sandwiches with Paddington, the olympics with James Bond etc. Her love for her horses and her dogs. It was very touching to see her 2 corgis and her highland pony Emma to see her home. She’s now at rest with her family. Her Prince, her sister and her mum and dad. Rest in peace ma’am...

[@KaritheMortician]

I bet she created a special burial dress since designed every other detail

[@janetblanck5807]

From what I have read, she was buried in the dress from her coronation.

[@tammytaylor1278]

Very good question

[@Michelle-cb4yb]

@@janetblanck5807 the dress is kept for historical purposes and is on display at windsor Castle.

[@mr.rightnow.7300]

I'm pretty sure she is probably wearing a royal shroud of some kind. Maybe of gold and silver. Her crest on it. Still wearing her wedding ring. Maybe some personal items put in with her. I don't see them burying her in just a dress. If it's ever opened, the body will be skeletonized so you need to see that this was a monarch. I'm sure she's resting very "queenly".

[@babycakes1402]

You had also mentioned that yes, she was Queen, but she was also a mother, grandmother, great grandmother... This is why I got annoyed when Diana died, everyone was having a fit that she wasn't coming back to England right away... Hello, yes, a Grandma who has two grandsons who just lost their mother... The people of England can wait, those boys can't. I just loved that while she did come back eventually, for that time, she made an exception & put family above country. I also loved her tribute to the US by having the band play the US National Anthem after the terrorist attacks on 9-11 & she simply did it because it was just the right thing to do.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@n1msu]

even the way the news broadcaster just let him speak freely and show empathy towards him, when usually news presenters just want to get as much info they can broadcast in the fastest way possible, which usually leads to interrupting answers etc, there was none of this. I'm from the UK by the way but I think the way the CBC news broadcaster/ interviewer acted impeccably.

[@larryulery3729]

The hearse was cool with lights on the inside as they traveling at night with the lights making sure the people could see the draped coffin. Who are the ones that stans guard of coffin. I was impressed by how still they were. The outpouring from the country and the lines. Thanks for doing this video Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

It was lovely!

[@MsGechi77]

That was the most organized event I've seen in a very long time. They did fantastic. The Queen honored with class.🤍

[@KaritheMortician]

They did!

[@gailjohnson8315]

Hi Kari! I am so glad that some things were kept private about the Queen's funeral. Thanks for sharing.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@margesteinmetz863]

Thank you for answering so many questions on such a delicate subject. She has joined her beloved Prince 💞 and her Family. God is so good.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@susanburns276]

Thank you dear lady 🙏, as a very sad royalist in Australia, this is appreciated so much. My Mum who's 82, told me of last monarch's death and what it was like but this is such a different time. Just found you recently and find your channel so informative and you're a wonderful host 🙏🇭🇲👏👏👏

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@mariac7857]

Royal family is amazing, even the kids, the decorum, standing and walking withholding any emotions...for hours and probably have not eaten or slept for days. Yet always on the mark. Amazing, I could never do it!

[@KaritheMortician]

They are definitely very disciplined in their roles. Thanks for watching.

[@Hayley-Bell]

This was helpful, thank-you Kari. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one wondering these same questions. As a Brit (English) myself I know we don’t generally embalm over here but I always believed that royalty were, especially Kings and Queens. I would imagine that designated embalmers would have been called upon for their services. I always wondered if they wore a special ceremonial gown once they’d passed away too. I’m thinking with her standard on it or something. I feel nosey wanting to know these things but I guess at the end of the day everyone has a right for some things to be kept private. She was our Queen, our nations Grandmother but she was also just another human being. Once again thank-you.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@jonathanhinchcliffe6204]

@@KaritheMortician Diana was buried in a black cocktail dress.

[@cazzap1468]

We do a lot of embalming in the UK.

[@mikecooper5604]

@@cazzap1468 how true more than people think

[@margaretlaycock42]

All I have heard is that the coffin is lead lined,between 550 - 600 lbs,laid to rest with her parents and sister,then Prince Phillip will be moved to be with Queen Elizabeth 11.One point that broadcasters say that can be misconstrued is "many people still queuing to see her" but all that they will see is the catafalque which is covered with purple material,the coffin which is draped with the Royal Standard.Lot's of speculation whether she has been Embalmed or not,which is never divulged to the public, the line has to be drawn somewhere.

[@gypsyrain7289]

Thank you for sharing this. I've always been intrigued by the Royal family, especially the Queen. She was amazing especially to be put into her position at such a young age and as far as I know, she never faltered in her duties. Much respect.

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EmilyTienne]

Absolutely fascinating conversation. From lead-lined coffins to Coronation babies. Thank you for sharing this chat with us.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for listening

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

I’m a hospice nurse. I was thinking that would be an interesting topic for your channel to interview/connect with healthcare personnel/caregivers of people who have story after story of the process of death! We are just the one step before we call you to transport the body BUT oh man, does so much happen as people are dying! (Lots of things that occur with people who are actively dying…very interesting).

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@dcricket1]

I throughly agree. As a retired ICU nurse there are lots of stories both hospital and personnel. Please consider this one !!😊

[@ZWolfgang]

This would be AWESOME to learn more about!

[@DenaInWyo]

This is me too..as a home hospice nurse myself, can't help but wonder how the whole thing went down.

[@Patricia-uu6wo]

@@DenaInWyo me working in the industry I knew they way it came on news I told my daughter she most likely already passed

[@gailgamann7873]

Thank you Kari for getting these answers for us. You covered it perfectly, so too did your English counterpart. Well done to both of you.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylclarke8758]

Thank you....this was so lovely to watch. Queen Elizabeth was such an amazing person.

[@KaritheMortician]

She really was!

[@valgrant3303]

Thank you Kari. This has answered a lot of questions I had about the whole process. It was highly informative.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@dougandrea1420]

Thank you so much Kari for all of this information and for all of the information you have shared with us throughout the years. And particular thanks for setting up the chat with a counterpart in England. You are special.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@margarethutchens5463]

Thank you for this video Kari. Balancing the public's curiosity with the family's need to grieve in private has to be difficult.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@diannewilliams4687]

Wonderful video and very informative. Thank you Kari, and rest easy Queen Elizabeth. ✝️

[@KaritheMortician]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@kelvis6717]

Thank you Kari and Sara! My curiosity was satisfied!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks!

[@AleynaWolfe]

Thank you both so very much for sharing this.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for listening

[@candiceyoung8244]

Thank you both

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@joanneglenn1989]

Thanks, Kari. I also had similar questions, which you both addressed.

[@KaritheMortician]

Wonderful!

[@kimberleydenham8308]

I would imagine that 8 military men were definitely needed with the heavy English Oak wood ( one of the heaviest woods out there), a lead lined casket, and the delicate queen weighing all of 100 pounds, makes for a hefty weight overall! A very moving ceremonial funeral, one I will always remember. 💕

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes very capable men!

[@franditri7185]

I only knew of one Queen, she was Queen before I was born. I got up so early to watch lady di and Prince Charlie get married. He let a good thing go but I don’t think he loved her…” whatever love is”

[@katscratchfever3506]

@@franditri7185 what does that have to do with the Queen? Move on.

[@gingerninjawhinger9986]

Thank you, Kari and Sarah, for this fascinating Q&A; there were a few things you covered that I, as an indigenous Briton, didn't know.

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahyoung9713]

Thank you very much for putting this together. It was informative. As I have said to you before, I am a Canadian so the late Queen Elizabeth II was my monarch also. I am not a coronation baby but I was born in December 1951 and she became Queen in February, 1952. When writing or announcing the Queen's death, the proper way is (with appropriate language) "The Queen is dead. Long Live the King" or "God Save the King". The Monarch decides who the next monarch is so unless there is something wrong with the Prince of Wales, he becomes the King the moment the Queen died. We are never left without a monarch. The expression is he ascends to the Throne. The next day, he was proclaimed King by the Ascension Council. Many people ask why Prince William is not King. If I may (and then I will shut up), King Charles has learned from his Mother for his entire life. I think he will be a good King for the next decade or so. Then Prince William can be King. I understand that King Charles is not glamourous, etc., but he is intelligent, well-educated and conscious of the environment (although he cannot have an opinion). He cannot vote. If there is a question of who won an election, King makes that decision (with the advice of many, many advisors). The other reason I think that King Charles should rule is that it gives the Prince and Princess of Wales the opportunity to raise their children in a relatively normal household. William will be King after Charles and George after William. So, theoretically, Charles will be King from 73 to 96, William will be taking over many of the King's duties as the years go by (just like Charles did) and George can be King after that. It gives each person the time to learn about government and world affairs while giving them the chance to raise their children. I hope I have been relatively clear and informative.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome!

[@saramagdalena2126]

Thanks so much for giving us this information 👍😃

[@KaritheMortician]

My pleasure 😊

[@justjohnmichaeljones]

very fascinating....asked a lot of questions I was curious about.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

I have made lead lined coffins before actually, their about on par with a solid wood casket here in the sates as far as empty weight is concerned. A pine box coffin is usually about 60 pounds without anything in it, solid oak is gonna be a bit heavier, the lead would add about 100 pounds easily to it depending on its thickness.

[@j.whiteoak6408]

That's interesting, thank your! We do know a few details about the coffin. For example - Henry Smith funeral directors built Her Majesty's coffin 30 years ago - along with Prince Phillip's coffin and several others - Diana's, Margaret's, the Queen Mother's. I read that with all the solid brass fittings, and the Imperial State Crown, etc, that Her Majesty's coffin weighs in the vicinity of 700lbs (around 350kgs)...or a quarter of a ton - which is what Diana's also weighed. Henry Smith F.D's have since closed business, so the exact specifications such as weight are not known, but we do know that the current funeral directors have been responsible for maintaining the coffins for the past 17 years. I think it's normal for people to contemplate such things.. It's certainly been discussed in our household. I also read many years ago that Royalty, particularly Monarchs, aren't usually embalmed - and perhaps the only evidence of that might be in the air-tight lead-lining. I hope that information helps those who are wondering about such things. One thing we can all be certain of is that Her Majesty was the most exemplary Monarch in the history of Britain and she was greatly loved by all. Her loss is very deeply mourned in the UK, and throughout the Commonwealth, and the world. Rest in Peace, Dear Queen Elizabeth II ♥️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@82566]

This was so fascinating and informative thank you. I really appreciate your channel

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Thank you Kari and Sarah.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@carolynsteinecke]

As an American of British decent, I always respected Her Majesty & have mourned. To me, it is amazing that she saw the change of PMs 2 days before she passed. God rest her.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@katiem6773]

This was helpful and so interesting. Thanks Kari.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@sg2823]

Very interesting funerary details! This event is like In 2005, when Saint John Paul II died. Topically treated his body and was not embalmed. After lying in state, the Holy Father's body was placed in a cypress coffin. After the funeral, it was placed in a lead coffin, finally the two placed in a elm coffin. lowered down by a chain fall in the Vatican grottoes. Placed in a vault... Anyway, I'm so glad you posted this. Thank You Keri! Special thanks Sarah, for her time!

[@chadnga8]

Omg I remember poor Pope John Paul II... he was moved around on a slab... not even in a casket/coffin... and he looked really bad... and his body torso was very enlarged... even his make up wasn't done well. I recall being very shocked watching the services throughout his funeral time. I didn't realize he was not embalmed...but now that it's been pointed out, it explains why his body looked so bad. I'm glad Her Majesty is in a closed coffin... it's not a pleasant way to remember One.

[@angelapowell2366]

Thanks for your insight

[@mikecooper5604]

@@chadnga8 makeup on a pope i don't think so

[@chadnga8]

@@mikecooper5604 makeup on the body of a dead person is common... otherwise, the corpse would be extremely pale since there is no longer blood flow. Look it up... you may not want to call it makeup, but in the funeral industry, it is indeed makeup.

[@mikecooper5604]

@@chadnga8 no when its embalmed does not need tons off makeup

[@bridgetdraper5146]

I wonder what Her Majesty's final attire was. If she will rest with any jewelry. Why no open casket like Queen Victoria? Did Her Majesty have anything else enclosed with her as Queen Victoria did? I literally feel Her Majesty reunite with her loved ones via double rainbow. The world is not the same without Her Majesty in it. Rest in peace eternally loved your Majesty💖💐🕊️

[@KaritheMortician]

I bet she designed something for the burial since she designed the rest of the whole event

[@Michelle-cb4yb]

Only her wedding ring.

[@IrishGermanNorwegian]

Were the Instructments of State nailed down or something? The Orb and Sceptre almost stayed in place too prefectly as the coffin was moved. Then, after they were removed the "holders" were left on the coffin, so was the the the which had held the Crown. When King put the Regimental Flag on the coffin, they almost got in the way when His Majesty was laying it down. It almost seemed like they couldn't be removed.

[@KaritheMortician]

There were special hooks to hold them from everything I have read

[@Turkeyinthehay]

We're all so curious about things, but I respect the right to privacy of the Royal Family. I will watch her funeral on Monday (I love the Queen) and after that, my curiousity will be waiting to see what Coronation Street does to honour her.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@londonkyguy]

One question was answered for me. I was thinking about those poor guards standing around the casket. I was glad to hear they only have to stand there for 20 minutes at a time. .

[@KaritheMortician]

Quick rotations

[@mikecooper5604]

they only spend 15 to 20 minutes there so not to bad

[@tammytaylor1278]

I totally enjoy similar events. Ppl say I'm weird for liking this type of programming.

[@KaritheMortician]

Not weird at all. Thanks for watching.

[@ZWolfgang]

TWO QUESTIONS: 1) With present day embalming methods, isn't it possible to keep a body stable, without refrigeration, for at least 2 to 3 weeks before any decomposition or odor would occur? 2) The tiny St George Memorial Chapel vault has a single black marble slab on the floor, with a small, visible hardware piece at each end. How would they accommodate 4 full size caskets? Stacking them under the single slab? Or, I heard that caskets were lowered down through the floor in that tiny chapel, so there must enough room under the floor for handlers to accept the lowered caskets and then place them down there somewhere? Like a mini vault, beneath the floor, slightly larger than the above-floor mini chapel - designed for just four caskets? (Margaret had to be cremated in order to fit down there with her parents, and the Queen w/ Phillip too. I would hope that someone would have a little information about how they can accommodate four caskets under that single marble slab on the floor.

[@kevinellis8307]

There are several videos out that go into detail about St. Georges Chapel and the Royal vault which is right below the Chapel. Queen Elizabeth II had the George VI vault commissioned in the 60s n it was completed in ‘69 when George VI was placed there n then the Queen Mother in 2002. The vault for Phillip and Queen Elizabeth is to the right

[@KaritheMortician]

POssibly....but there are a lot of considerations and it is temporary and I have seen bodies embalmed well that don't last 5 days.

[@KaritheMortician]

It may enlarge below the opening, one down and then slide to the left

[@dianeschmeck6322]

I saw a design where the coffins were stacked 2 in a row. Her mother on top of her father and then she and Phillip.

[@ZWolfgang]

@@dianeschmeck6322 Yes, thank you. I saw that, too. Two each, one above the other, on metal racks, on either side of the space directly below the black marble marker. No room for another coffin, so Margaret chose to be cremated so her ashes could be in there with them, too.

[@70sfan64]

Thank you so much for this interesting information. Yes, she was someone's mom, grandmother, aunt, etc., some things should be kept private even though she was an extremely public person.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome

[@evilarchconservative2952]

A lead lined casket has a separate lead box surrounded by the oak casket. The body is placed in lead box. The lead lid is then welded in place. Obviously a highly skilled welder performed this task. This process, without embalming, can preserve a body for centuries as no Oxygen can get into the lead lining. (Aside from the small amount in the lead casket.) So while we don't know if the Queen was embalmed, the lead lined casket made this unnecessary. This technology actually goes back to Roman times.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@tammytaylor1278]

I would very much like to know those details.....however I 100% agree with the reasons for privacy .

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching.

[@marilyntague2767]

Loved this info. I would have stood in line to pay my respects. Only the Queen and Elvis mind you! 🤗

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@kendallgraysenthomson3311]

Greetings Kari from a dual citizen of both Scotland & US. As Royals are not normally embalmed, I was glad to catch thiis stream, especially considering the magnitude of the Queen's funeral. So many are posting the Queen's quote of "I need to be seen..." Many have asked me the question of why not a glass coffin top, for that specific reason & despite my heritage or my sudies of becoming a funeral director, cannot I answer that. However perhaps you can.... Either way however, the service at St. Giles was most touching! It definately had a both a 'familiar,' if you will & intimate touch. I'm sure the State funeral will be a far grander scale, but in it's one way, equally touching. Blessings from Scotland Kari! ~God Bless the Queen, as she is now with her beloved Phillip and may God bring comfort to the King, Will, Harry, their spouses & children, & her borthers & sister💙

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@ellensstory4429]

The Loyalty and respect of the British people to Queen Elizabeth is amazing to us in the US. I think it is very nice. Here in the US at least half of our country hates and disrespects our President at all times . It is refreshing to see the civilized behavior in England. You all are classy people.

[@bruceliggett8036]

God bless the Queen 😢

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes!

[@carterbentonjr399]

Years ago I was watching the news about a cemetery in Salem, MA and the discovered that in some of the graves had lead lining coffins by to the 1600s. Could they have done this about 300 years ago.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes!

[@jolene54]

Thank you for this vlog. Interesting!

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CJHump]

Thanks Kari and Sarah. Good information.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@MaryClareVideos]

Thanks for the informative video Kari. You're the best. ❤😺

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@circlebackjen]

God bless mum

[@KaritheMortician]

yes

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

Yeh she did actually say one time, and I quote, "People have to see me to believe me...", so that's true

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@susanmitchell9257]

That was great Kari 🙏🏻💕

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks!

[@candiceyoung8244]

Thank you for the information 🤗

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

I'm in Northern Ireland (UK) and we always joke that we like to get people in to the ground quick! ;) It's normally not as quick as Sarah says it's usually three to four days. Although there are backlogs at crematoriums here so it is taking more like a week to ten days at the moment.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you :)

[@susannahedwards8230]

My family have been giving me shit about wanting to buy my coffin now and I want to use it as a coffee table or book shelf while alive. Now I can say " well the Queen had her ⚰️ for 30 years before she died...so there!"

[@KaritheMortician]

lol so true

[@michelejashinsky8409]

Do it I think it’s a great idea! Great conversation piece as well!!!!

[@susannahedwards8230]

@@michelejashinsky8409 omg could you imagine if a cop had to come inside my house....oh I so will need to find a way to make that happen! " what is that?" I'd just reply honestly " a ⚰️ " .....is it empty? ...."nope" ....guns get drawn and they find my books or what ever I have put in it.

[@terrifromm5085]

Thank you so much for this video. My question is "was the Queen embalmed? I guess we'll never know. Now she is with her beloved Phillip and her mum, dad, and Margaret.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@astardustparade]

Probably because she’s been dead over a week and they’ve been traveling around with her body.

[@houndlover870]

If they didn't embalm her, would it have been possible to have refrigeration in or under the coffin? Is that even a thing? I would imagine they would have had to do some type of preparation for her, as long as she laid in state or is lead lining really enough? I know we will never know but I still wonder. I had also previously imagined that her body would have been publicly viewed so that kind of surprised me too. Maybe sometime in the future, when public grief isn't so fresh, the public will get some sort of insight into what goes into preparing a royal for final resting. I still have so many questions. Your guest did answer some questions though, so thanks for doing this.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes but it would not make a huge difference with the lead lining

[@billydewey]

Under the altar of St George’s Chapel, there is the Royal Vault. The casket was lowered as you watched on tv. From there the casket was placed for a few hours to be with Prince Phillip. Later that evening, and no tv cameras, both were taken up to be buried in the George’s VI chapel, where the Queen’s parents and her sister are buried. That ceremony was completely private except for the family, nobody from the public or tv saw it.

[@1958Cadillac-v2g]

None of the ROYALS are actually buried, meaning underground. They are in a vault, similar to a mausoleum.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for sharing this information, Todd.

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

We British love to queue ;) it's in our blood. When we go on holiday we always get annoyed at Americans pushing in front because they don't know how to queue lol.

[@KaritheMortician]

Love that!

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

Yeh it is pulled by the navy instead of horses due to tradition, but when it was queen Victoria's funeral, the horses bolted and the navy stepped in, so it's kind of a tradition that has stuck

[@KaritheMortician]

Loved learning this!

[@Patricia-uu6wo]

Do they have open caskets in regular funerals??

[@KaritheMortician]

Not in England traditionally

[@Patricia-uu6wo]

@@KaritheMortician Thanks a lot for the info I used to work in a funeral industry I'm in Michigan and I was curious of a lot of the things that you asked the lady about but we didn't get a good answer but it's acceptable I guess so they regular people funerals they don't have open caskets at all

[@jdaniel3068]

Watching the ceremonies is a fascinating peek to centuries ago. Though the more I see the more Im quite certain the Queen is not actually in that coffin. Taking the most famous female in the world hundreds of kilometers back and forth across the UK being televised nearly 24hrs a day is a security nightmare risk in the modern day. Her body is resting peacefully until the date she is placed inside and buried in St Georges with Philip.

[@KaritheMortician]

I think I would suggest not really putting her in there but then it would be scamming all her loyal subjects

[@jdaniel3068]

@@KaritheMortician True. I believe so few (and trusted) people have this knowledge and will gladly take the truth to their own grave. Another fantastic Royal conspiracy takes flight🤣

[@gingerninjawhinger9986]

One can rest assured that the body of Her Late Majesty the Queen lies within the coffin, which is currently residing at Westminster Hall. The Late Queen's body has been and continues to be extremely well guarded by those who would sacrifice their own life before letting any harm come her way.

[@jdaniel3068]

@@gingerninjawhinger9986 "Rest assured" implies certainty, which will simply never be true in this case. It is all certainly wonderful pageantry and a great tribute to the Queen. But my wager would be on empty coffin until the day of entombment in the Royal Vault.

[@connied8841]

@@jdaniel3068 I thought the same thing, the Queen is not in that coffin that is being viewed and who's to say? When some one lies in state arent the people able to see the deceased in the coffin ?

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

In this country things like cause of death and details such of if she was embalmed would never ever be discussed. We will never know, which personally as a British subject I think is quite right.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Graham, Thank you for informing us about the cultural attitudes towards this death. People in America have questions because of the 'lying in state' length of time for HMTQ. It's not meant to be an intrusive question, or disrespectful at all. I appreciate and respect HMTQ, and the privacy of the RF. Sincere condolences on the death of a wonderful leader, who acted with such dedication, intelligence, and devotion. She will be missed. I pray King Charles has a long, successful reign. Best to you from California.

[@KaritheMortician]

It would be like details of a medical procedure which would never happen

[@michelejashinsky8409]

I bet Harry blabs it for 💰

[@richrydell9025]

how much was spent on the funeral ?

[@KaritheMortician]

A. Lot.

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

That's a good question, because all other monarchs details in regards to embalming and preparation were all made public apart from Queen Elizabeth's

[@KaritheMortician]

Correct

[@elizabethlewis3509]

Can you talk about the construction of her casket?

[@KaritheMortician]

It is a basic oak coffin with a lead lining

[@DenaInWyo]

As a home hospice nurse, I can't help but have images after her death that others might not. Who pronounced? Who dressed her? Who did post mortem care? I can't help but be nosey and wonder if she was embalmed as well. All absolutely none of my business :) But still, you think about it.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

I'm not a hospice nurse just a SAHM but I have definitely thought about all of those things and more. I think it's just human nature to be fascinated with all aspects of the death process.. Morbid curiosity 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@KaritheMortician]

I am betting her staff did some of the work since they have cared for her for so long

[@maxineedgar3862]

Her private Dr would have pronounced her dead. An authorised Embalmer would have immediately embalmed and her staff dress and prepare her clothing. The Queen clearly had it all planned out. She knew she was going to die. She wanted to die in the place she loved.

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Just started watching so you may have answered this BUT would the Queen need an embalming boost to stay preserved for THAT length of time? Hello from another from the mitten state! 👋🙋‍♀️

[@KaritheMortician]

It is only 11 days from death to burial. She is sealed up and does not need to be embalmed at all.

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

@@KaritheMortician Okay thanks! Just starting to hear all the details as your video goes on!

[@geriannroth449]

@@KaritheMortician even just for an ethical point of view embalming seems the most logical option sealed or not. In less than 10 days a body can "break down" and we as Embalmers know the varying levels of decomposition entails in light of that alone why would you one of your Most Loved & Respected Monarch be allowed to go through that process whilst on parade.

[@janbellflower6361]

Kari. I was wondering if her family would view The Queen before her coffin was sealed?..

[@mikecooper5604]

yes they would have

[@janbellflower6361]

Thanks Mike

[@mariadelaney7179]

Apparently her coffin was open at Buckingham Palace for the Family.

[@nadiabrook7871]

Hi Jan!!XXXX 💖

[@mikecooper5604]

yes they would have viewed the queen

[@mrellen5]

Does the cloth covering the coffin get buried with the queen?

[@KaritheMortician]

I do not believe so but can check

[@jajohnson7809]

I remember being glued to the TV when Princess Diana, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and various former presidents and first ladies died. Very interesting to learn the details of what goes into laying these iconic individuals to rest. The days-long rituals comprising the Queen's send-off were mesmerizing to see. Such a grand mixture of pageantry, history, beauty, and a touch of the personal befitting a woman who faithfully executed her duties for 70 years.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

There isn't anything vain about any of the plans in place here. The Queen's life was entirely about duty and her death is no different. For the hearse to be about exhibition and for the funeral to also be about exhibition is nothing abnormal. If anything it is an example of what is expected from the Monarch. The funeral is as much for the people as it is for the family. To us British subjects, the Queen is like a member of your family. She is our Matriarch. Her passing affects us all.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

I'm an American and her death has affected me so I can only imagine how you all have been feeling. She was a hero of mine and such an admirable lady. She devoted her life to her people and never faltered. She deserved a sending off like no ones ever seen before.

[@KaritheMortician]

Agreed

[@janetcarman5746]

Amen. Rest in Paradise our HRH Queen, forever now with your Prince in God's Kingdom.👑🤴💞👸 👑 I will see you again .👑💃👑💖💕💖💕💖💕

[@LifestyleInHawaii808]

Being that they shared in the movie “The Crown” they shared that Elizabeth father was embalmed at the castle. But then again it was just in a movie. Just makes me think they would not put it in a movie to tarnish the integrity and privacy.

[@KaritheMortician]

I do not know the actually historical accuracy of that

[@victoriabarnes7474]

The Crown was correct with the embalming of King George VI.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

yeah we saw the coffin it was some kind of light wood we saw it when they were pushing her casket in the carriage, and also when they were pushing her casket in the Hurst. it was light wood. like that box, you have in the back with that book in it. that color.

[@KaritheMortician]

I saw some corners of it but not the whole thing ever yet

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

@@KaritheMortician yeah, it was the corners the guy was fixing the flag and he lift it maybe by mistake or so. we were curious about what the coffin looked like too we are nosy that way. but it was on 2 occasions. I want to have a hurst like hers is awesome like snow white moment.

[@mikecooper5604]

its english oak which is a light wood

[@bec775775]

RIP, I'm moved more than I thought I would be with her death. On the question of embalming... there must have been embalming given the time between her death and burial. She was processioned, lied in state etc. Whilst Royal, no one is exempt from decay. Only embalming would have permitted her to be carried around for 10 days, for the health alone of those who moved her whether be by hearse or carried on their shoulders in procession. It was all done very well, rest easy lovely lady.

[@carresteigerwald3278]

My thoughts, I'm sure she was embalmed. Most if not all people are embalmed these days.

[@KaritheMortician]

There was not a specific need for it so no she did not have to be. She was sealed tight in a lead lined coffin which does not need embalming

[@KaritheMortician]

It is not common in England to be embalmed no

[@bec775775]

@@KaritheMortician Embalming is rather common in England from my understanding.. Agree she was sealed in a lead coffin but not convinced she was not embalmed on the eve of her passing.

[@1958Cadillac-v2g]

@@bec775775 Wow, you ask a question from a funeral director in London, she supplys you with am awnser, and you disagree.. guess you know more than the professional in her field does. Guess you go thru life only agreeing with people, if they agree with you.

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

Nooo, I'm British too. Princess Diana lived in Kensington Palace. They did have her coffin in St James Palace over night. I also believe and was quite shocked that the Queen's funeral didn't seem to be "as big" as Princess Diana's funeral. Diana's death/funeral seemed to last for months! Flowers could be seen from space!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@racheldemain1940]

She was not Coronated she was Crowned!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@garyh987]

Speaking of horses, it has now been announced that 5 members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride will be leading the funeral procession, on horses....

[@mikecooper5604]

that correct she was the queen of Canada dont forget

[@mariadelaney7179]

Yes from Westmin8ster Abbey to ?Gate can't remember the name. This 8s after the service.

[@mikecooper5604]

@@mariadelaney7179 it goes to windsor castle

[@KaritheMortician]

LOvely

[@mikecooper5604]

your all properly wondering how come i know so much well i was a funeral direction for over 36 years here in the uk iv been studying then royals; family for decades now so i know what's happening to the late Queen

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you Mike

[@jmw0368]

Jeez! ….sorry:about this….he means “you’re”! 🙄

[@derrickbarber9958]

I see that Kari did some of the same research that I did I am so proud of myself I read about Elizabeth the first head exploding because of the gases and I read about Queen Victoria having a white funeral refusing and bombing interesting that means I am on the path of being a great researcher!!!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

20:55 It's similar to her choice to wear bright clothing and use clear umbrellas.

[@doloresstormo6647]

I read there are no wakes at all in England. Wish u would have asked this. Wondering what the body would look like now if she was or was not embalmed. Did they put makeup on her?? So many questions. Maybe u could address this in a future video. Thank you.

[@Brains-gz4jb]

We do have wakes immediately after the funeral. In regards to what she would look like now that is a question you shouldn't ask Show her some compassion!

[@mikecooper5604]

the same as the she passed away

[@KaritheMortician]

Not like other places

[@laurencebrooks7699]

I was wondering why the Queen's Scepter and Orb are not on the coffin...thought that was part of the regalia for a Monarch who passed away.

[@KaritheMortician]

I read that it will be attached for the funeral and then returned with the royal jeweler

[@laurencebrooks7699]

@@KaritheMortician Thanks Kari...sad period indeed for the UK and many who admired and respected Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

[@melissam7379]

They are there….

[@mikecooper5604]

they will be returned to the tower of london where they normally are kept

[@mikecooper5604]

they are on the coffin with the imperial state crown

[@laurencebrooks7699]

The Queen's father King George VI was embalmed...makes sense to embalm HM due to the timeframe from death to interment.

[@KaritheMortician]

Not necessary since she is sealed up

[@mikecooper5604]

your correct she was embalmed

[@geriannroth449]

@@KaritheMortician I think she was embalmed even if it was "short termed" embalming. Otherwise decomposition would start despite if they said the coffin was refrigerated.

[@JBSDIVERSIFIED]

Just out of curiosity, knowing that the Queen 's body is going to be out for quite a while, was she embalmed waterless? If not what long term embalming techniques were utilized? Thanks for all that your establishment does!!!

[@mikecooper5604]

no she was it its was a normal embalming

[@woodyssnake8562]

I am wondering this too. It's been a long time now

[@ZWolfgang]

Looking for confirmation from funeral industry people, but I believe with good, modern embalming techniques, a body can remain relatively stable for 2 to 3 weeks, without refrigeration.

[@KaritheMortician]

We do not know if she was embalmed.

[@KaritheMortician]

In theory yes

[@barbarajarrett3185]

A video I watched said the Queen had actually designed the hearse that's being used.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes its amazing

[@n1msu]

There was a little show of her coffin just as she was leaving the Balmoral estate a few days after her death, which is in itself an answer to 'where was her body prepared'. Of course there's so so much footage out there, but there was a glimpse of the side of the coffin; although never the entirety of it.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes in the one time placing her in the hearse I did see it

[@dadca9705]

Coronation babies were a big thing during the Silver Jubilee, parents still talking about the street parties, some drink and 9 months later

[@KaritheMortician]

Love it!

[@squalli1297]

The Queen's death creates curiosity. I'm sure she was pronounced by a Royal Dr., but was her death ever certified? In the U.S., every death must be certified by a qualified medical professional & for the most part, everyone who dies is issued a death certificate.

[@traceytaylor2985]

Its law here to certify a death regardless of who it is, a death certificate would have been issued

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes it would be certified

[@marao3584]

I don't think the queue has ever been 15 miles long. The longest I've heard on the UK news is 5 miles long. Maybe a little bit of confusion as it's been 15 hours at times over the course of the last couple of days but not 15 miles. I'm watching from the comfort of my sofa, I'm like you Kari, there isn't much I'd queue for for that length of time. RIP HM The Queen

[@rebeccalott8625]

Yesterday, the queue was more than 24 hours. They stopped entering the line for awhile. It dwindled several hours later to 15 hours wait. Such love and respect for a lovely lady!!

[@VictoriaMarch13]

I heard today that at one point it was a 36 hour wait.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@lyndablack3438]

I believe the Queen was buried in a coffin within a coffin. This was why the exterior coffin was so large and heavy. It weighed 500lbs and required 6 fit and strong pall bearers.

[@michelejashinsky8409]

Yes it’s actually 3 coffins the 2 one is the lead coffin and it’s sealed so it’s an original coffin, the lead coffin, the outside coffin

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for sharing.

[@maxineedgar3862]

The coffin was tiny

[@niknax8124]

2-3 wks on average? That’s a bit long? Why does it take so long? Here in Australia, it’s a matter of days usually.

[@bethhentges]

The process if getting the death certificate takes 1-2 weeks.

[@debbiekerr7659]

Also it takes longer in UK as not so hot there. I live in Malta and it's very hot most of the year that people who passed are buried within 2 days. They also don't get embalmed.

[@KaritheMortician]

The family has to file a paper with the register of deeds first and it takes doctor's signatures and everything. A very different system

[@jmw0368]

Because “Straya” has a tiny population in comparison to the motherland ….less people = less deaths.

[@divinetiming8422]

My Great Grandmother's and Grandma were born there and when they passed on they were laid to rest in a type of silk beautiful lounge wear (my Grandmother) or silk beautiful gowns (Great Grandmother's) Maybe that is what the Queen was dressed in?

[@KaritheMortician]

I bet she designed something for the burial since she designed the rest of the whole event

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

Yes but the queen has her own undertakers and her coffin was made 30 years in advance. Leverton and sons are the Queen's undertakers I believe, as they were also Diana's. But the monarch does have there own funeral directors

[@KaritheMortician]

they have cared for all of them

[@JamieLeeCurtis.]

@@KaritheMortician ya should try and delve abit more into Diana's death. I can teach you lots of things about her death aswell as life. I've researched all of her autopsy reports and conspiracy theories. Would be very interesting. Even doubts about where she's buried and what she said she wanted in her will. I'd also be keen to know if she'd be skeletonised by now. I'm a morbid thinker lol 😂

[@davidmckinney6577]

So interesting 🤔 I love the accent in the UK 🇬🇧 I'm sure they do some type of preservation maybe it's vacuum sealed but still yet we are flesh it's untelling really what they do but I'm sure it will never be known but they may have a advanced way of preserving a body

[@KaritheMortician]

Me too!

[@jmw0368]

What accent? ….The Brits speak in Mother tongue (the way it should be)….it’s all the other ‘English’ speaking countries that have an ‘accent’!

[@ashmars4869]

West coast it’s 2-3 weeks

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks