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Jimmy Savile Takes Princess Diana’s Secret To His Concrete Grave

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Jimmy Savile Takes Princess Diana’s Secret To His Concrete Grave

WHY has Jimmy Savile’s coffin been encased in concrete?

Robert Morphet, of Bradford-based Joseph A Hey & Son, explains:

“We felt it was better to securely backfill the grave with a dry-mix of concrete for two reasons. One for security, so that the grave couldn’t and wouldn’t be opened again and secondly to provide a secure foundation for the memorial when it is placed on the grave.”

So. Nothing is of great value in the coffin?

“People may decide there is something of value but it was a steel-casket sprayed gold and I can confirm there was nothing of any value there. He was wearing his medal that he got from the marines, his cigars and his beret.”

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Posted: 14th, November 2011 | In: Celebrities | Comment (1)