Below is a breakdown of how Nelson Mandela's funeral plans will unfold over the next 10 days, culminating in a state funeral to be broadcast to millions worldwide and a very private farewell for those closest to him.Day 1 to Day 4Either at his home or in the mortuary, traditional leaders will gather for a first ceremony, a tradition called "the closing of the eyes".Throughout the ceremony, they'll be talking to Mandela, as well as to his tribal ancestors, to explain what's happening at each and every stage to ease the transition from life to beyond.After the ceremony, it's believed Mandela's body will be embalmed at the mortuary, which is understood to be a military hospital in Pretoria.Day 5No formal public events will be held until five days after Mandela's death when tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on the FNB Stadium, known as Soccer City in Soweto for a memorial service.Day 6 to 8Mandela's body will lie in state for three days at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the seat of power of the South African government.The first day will be reserved for dignitaries. The public will be allowed to file past his casket on days 7 and 8.Day 9A military aircraft will leave a Pretoria airbase and fly south to Mthatha.Thembu elders and members of the Mandela family will make the journey with Mandela's casket.Day 10The funeral and burial will be on the grounds of Mandela's Qunu home.The funeral will take place under a large tent nestled in the hills where Mandela ran and played as a child.At midday, Mandela will be buried. Only a few hundred close family members will bid that final farewell to Mandela as he is laid to rest.The burial area has been especially built for him.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Details Of Nelson Mandela's Funeral, Farewell Plans
Below is a breakdown of how Nelson Mandela's funeral plans will unfold over the next 10 days, culminating in a state funeral to be broadcast to millions worldwide and a very private farewell for those closest to him.Day 1 to Day 4Either at his home or in the mortuary, traditional leaders will gather for a first ceremony, a tradition called "the closing of the eyes".Throughout the ceremony, they'll be talking to Mandela, as well as to his tribal ancestors, to explain what's happening at each and every stage to ease the transition from life to beyond.After the ceremony, it's believed Mandela's body will be embalmed at the mortuary, which is understood to be a military hospital in Pretoria.Day 5No formal public events will be held until five days after Mandela's death when tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on the FNB Stadium, known as Soccer City in Soweto for a memorial service.Day 6 to 8Mandela's body will lie in state for three days at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the seat of power of the South African government.The first day will be reserved for dignitaries. The public will be allowed to file past his casket on days 7 and 8.Day 9A military aircraft will leave a Pretoria airbase and fly south to Mthatha.Thembu elders and members of the Mandela family will make the journey with Mandela's casket.Day 10The funeral and burial will be on the grounds of Mandela's Qunu home.The funeral will take place under a large tent nestled in the hills where Mandela ran and played as a child.At midday, Mandela will be buried. Only a few hundred close family members will bid that final farewell to Mandela as he is laid to rest.The burial area has been especially built for him.
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