She died a holy death on 16 April 1879 at the age of 34. Bernadette was buried on the grounds of a convent in Nevers, France. Thirty years later on 22 September 1909, her body was exhumed in the presence of two doctors, several appointed officials, and a number of nuns from the local convent.
Namatay siyang isang banal noong ika-anim ng Abril 1879 sa murang gulang na 34. Inilibing si Bernadette sa kanilang kumbento sa Nevers. Tatlumpung taon makalipas iyon, hinukay ang labi ni Bernadette noong 22 Setyembre 1909 habang nakamasid ang dalawang manggagamot, ilang mga opisyal at madre sa kumbento.