The second was to be exhumed several years after his burial. Damaged caskets and vaults will make that cost climb: the cheapest caskets and low-end vaults are about $900 each. But after you die, you may become the subject of one. St. Bernadette was born Marie Bernadette Souderis on January 7, 1844 in Lourdes, France. But particularly when it comes to historical figures, digging up remains can lead to crucial DNA results, reveal new truths about world leaders, or just save former president from grave robbers. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. These "incorruptible" corpses are often the remains of people said to be saints or revered figures.