Why is it necessary to nail the lid closed on a coffin?

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jin jang

It is in case any of the deceased are sleep walkers or zombies.

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level headed

I don't think that's done anymore.This was done in the past to prevent the coffin lid from opening due to the earth around it shifting and pressing against it as it deteriorated. Today; coffins are lowered into a cement box and a cement lid is placed over the box to cover it.

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wild guess man

ha ha good question i ain`t got a clue why seems pointless +4

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sloroller

Good question. With a few cubic yards of dirt on top, nothing's going to lift the sucker!

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captianKA

i guess for shipping purposes

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