The emotional recording suggests that at least one character will depart the soap in a box in the near future.
Known for peaceful festivities over Christmas, Albert Square will be rocked by death once more.
The filming took place in Hertfordshire, but soap bosses are keeping tight-lipped on which character is inside the coffin.
However, as true EastEnders fans will know, death on the BBC soap is not always the end.
Several characters have returned from the grave over the years, so fans may not lose their beloved character forever.
Loyal viewers will have to tune in to the Christmas episodes to find out exactly what happens.
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New pictures see the cast gathered to say a final goodbye to one resident.
Show insiders claim that the funeral will air in the New Year, adding that the mystery cast member was also on location to avoid revealing who might die.
Express.co.uk has ranked the best EastEnders Christmas specials over the years and how you can watch them again here.
EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 9pm.
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