Nelson's highy elaborate coffin was placed in a tomb.

Final resting place

Nelson's gold-encrusted coffin was placed in an ornate tomb in the crypt beneath the dome of St Paul's.

Nelson's tomb in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral.

Naval graves

The tomb is now surrounded by the graves of many other naval officers.

These include the grave of his close friend and second in command at Trafalgar, Vice-Admiral Collingwood.

Every year, the Cathedral holds a special 'Sea Service' on the Sunday closest to Trafalgar Day, when wreaths are laid at Nelson's tomb. 

Useful links

• Nelson at the National Maritime Museum
• Nelson at the Royal Navy Museum
• Nelson's own website - his life story in his own words