 He was buried in a cadaver tomb in Saint Denis Basilica.Henry's death played a significant role in the decline of jousting as a sport, particularly in France.<ref></ref>

As Henry lay dying, Queen Catherine limited access to his bedside and denied his mistress Diane de Poitiers permission to see him, even though he repeatedly asked for her.Following his death, Catherine sent Diane into exile, where she lived in comfort on her own properties until her death.