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His body was finally buried on April 11, 1966; Easter Monday. | His body was finally buried on April 11, 1966; Easter Monday. | ||
=What happened to William Branham's body after his death?= | |||
After William Branham's death on December 24, 1965, Pearry Green confirmed that his body was embalmed and kept in a freezer prior to the funeral. It is standard practice, as otherwise, the body would decay. | |||
The embalming process involves injecting embalming fluid into an artery while blood is drained from a nearby vein or from the heart. The two gallons or so needed is usually a mixture of formaldehyde or other preservative chemicals. Chemicals are also injected by syringe into other areas of the body. This is done to slow down the process of decay. | |||
The embalmer would then insert a long, pointed, metal tube attached to a suction hose into the body close to the navel. This is used to puncture the stomach, bladder, large intestines, and lungs. Gas and body fluids are withdrawn before more embalming fluid is injected into the torso. Again, this is done to slow down the inevitable process of the decay of the body. | |||
Incisions and holes made in the body are sewn closed or filled with “buttons.” The body is then washed, dried and put into cold storage. | |||
The nails would have been manicured and makeup would have been used on the face and hands. The body would then have been dressed and placed in the casket. | |||
=Was the driver of the other car drunk?= | =Was the driver of the other car drunk?= | ||
While many in the message have repeated the story that William Branham was killed by a drunk driver, there is no proof that this was the case. The driver of the other car may have fallen asleep or perhaps Willliam Branham was distracted and drove into the other lane. This latter possibility is suggested by William Branham's daughter, Sarah, who was in the car at the time. In an [[Sarah Branham|open letter which she wrote in July 1989]], she stated: | |||
:''I know my father was a very cautious driver, always keeping speed limits and observing the traffic. Under normal circumstances, he would have reacted and avoided the car coming towards him. While speaking, he looked over to mother during this unpleasant conversation. Just then it happened. | |||
So it is quite possible that William Branham veered into the other lane while he was looking at his wife. | |||
What is clear is that there is no proof that the driver of the other vehicle was drunk. | |||
=Newspaper Report - December 23, 1965= | =Newspaper Report - December 23, 1965= | ||