In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning question — how was the late pontiff embalmed?

Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens of heads of state, monarchs and other dignitaries, it will be, in any case, a spectacle. And at the center of it all will be Francis’ simple coffin, on the esplanade of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88, following a stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure. The death was confirmed and announced by the Pope's "camerlengo", or chamberlain - currently Irish-American cardinal Kevin Farrell.