Superfan1984 said:

"First Memorial Waterston Chapel" --- What the hell? What was he doing in a regular church? He was a JW. ?

That's not a church it's the chapel of the funeral home.

terrig said:

dJJ said:

Yes. Well, nobody will get it's wishes fulfilled when it comes to saying goodbye to P.

We all have to respect Prince his wishes. And Tyka did what he wanted.

Quest needs to tone that ish down. so disrespectful to his family.

I don't know who he thinks he is sometimes....smh.

nursev said:

For those who want to sign the guestbook....

http://www.legacy.com/gue.../179702429

nursev said:

I just hate the thought of his body being cremated...but if those are his wishes then so be it. Just feels wrong.

Yes Yes agree nursev

I know you all hate him but personally I find it very consoling that close friend Larry Graham attended to the service.

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/prince-memorial-family-gathers-for-service-at-paisley-park-w203962

That picture hand in hand with Sheila makes my cry again.

And I find it consoling that Tyka did as he wanted wether I like it or not.

This gives me hope that his heritage will be managed in a dignifying way.

[Edited 4/23/16 23:16pm]

OldFriends4Sale said:

Place all links, news, questions here.
There will be loads of stuff coming in the coming week

AMEN

feeluupp said:

A Fond Farewell! Prince’s Family Planning Public Memorial

His brother-in-law reveals details of the tribute.

Posted on Apr 22, 2016 @ 18:34PM

As Prince‘s family deals with the heartbreak of losing the man they knew as Prince Rogers Nelson, RadarOnline.com has learned they’re also busy planning a massive memorial tribute for fans of the music icon called simply Prince.

Maurice Phillips, the husband of Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson, told Radar that a massive public musical memorial is “in the works.”

Meanwhile, Prince’s body has been transferred to a local funeral home for cremation, and the family is still coming to terms with what has happened.

PHOTOS: Peace At Last: Inside Music Icon Prince’s Wild Life

“We’re just waiting for the toxicology tests to come in,” Phillips told Radar.An autopsy was completed ...afternoon, but full toxicology results are not expected for several weeks.

Prince’s sister Tyka visited with fans at his Paisley Park home on Friday, telling onlookers that her brother cherished his legions of supporters.

But behind the scenes, Phillips said, “She’s holding up as best as she can … it’s really hard for her. Death isn’t easy for anybody.”

PHOTOS: Shocking! Prince Spotted Just Four Days Before He Died

And Phillips said he has his own personal plans to honor the memory of the “Purple Rain” singer, who was found dead April ...sley Park.

“He trusted me with his sister, so I’m not going to let him down,” Phillips said. “He was a good brother-in-law.”

Please if u could keep me Posted i would love to try to come to Minn and i love his sister Praying for all Prince was the Man of Music, Movies, Looks, A Kind Man he will be really missed by me as well thanks and God Bless and sending my Condolences.

IstenSzek said:

nursev said:

indeed and we should all be sending her our prayers. she will need them.

she seems to have been through a lot already in her life, i think she's pretty grounded now.

reading that she stayed put at the funeral home until she could take his ashes home made
me instantly appreciate her. no nonsense, no drama, just looking out for her big brother

here's a video

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3555598/Prince-s-body-secretly-cremated-released-family-prior-private-emotional-memorial-fans-leave-balloons-notes-Paisley-Park-Purple-One-died-Minnesota-estate-elevator.html

Just a small service. Only close family, Larry, Sheila, Judith Hill, Van Jones ...

[Edited 4/23/16 23:31pm]

feeluupp said:

he has been cremated

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Prince's final journey: Photo shows rock star's ashes carried to waiting car after secret cremation

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World Exclusive: The 57-year-old had told his family he wanted "no drama" and instead insisted on a quiet service

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James Breeden

Prince's ashes are removed from the chapel

He was adored by millions of fans but music icon Prince was always determined that his final exit would echo the way he lived life - away from the spotlight.

While thousands of fans flocked to his home to pay their respects after he died on Thursday, the rock star’s family were already carrying out his funeral plan.

And on Friday, as the world continued to mourn his death, the Purple Rain singer was secretly cremated after his family followed his wishes that there "be no drama".

World exclusive pictures in the Sunday Mirror show the poignant moment his family took the icon’s ashes on to their final resting place.

James Breeden

Prince's sister takes his ashes from the First Memorial Waterston chapel

The service is a stark contrast to to that of his bitter rival Michael Jackson whose funeral was beamed live across the world as Hollywood greats gathered to pay their respects.

Prince’s body was quietly released back to his family shortly after 1pm on Friday after undergoing a four hour autopsy at the Minnesota medical examiner’s office in Ramsey.

From there he was driven across Minneapolis to the First Memorial Western Chapel where, accompanied his sister Tyka, her son Prez and another member of the family, he was cremated.

Read more: Prince's inner circle 'to...biography'

James Breeden

Tyka with other members of Prince's family

"Throughout his life and following his Jehovah's Witness faith Prince made it clear to his family that if he ever were to be taken from us he wanted to die with dignity," said a family friend.

"He had very precise ideas about how he wanted his death to be handled and that didn't involve a huge funeral but a quiet service.

"He wanted it to be kept to the minimum of fuss. Prince was such figure you don't need a funeral to remember him by.

"The world has his music instead. He wanted to simply disappear with no fuss, no drama, no fanfare. It was just his style.

James Breeden

The stars sister looks downcast at the chapel

"It could not have been more different to Jackson’s service that was full of Hollywood razzmatazz."

Read more: Prince 'needed emergency ...l Jackson'

In keeping with his Jehovah Witness religion Prince’s service was carried out within a week of his death.

After his body arrived at the chapel around 2pm on Friday the service, which usually costs £1110, was carried out about an hour later.

His family stayed inside for four hours until being presented with

It makes such perfect sense. Prince always cherished his privacy. I totally respect his wish for privacy for a funeral. my old friend

Aw. God bless him. He was a star but a man too, a brother and a friend. His personal funeral is something to be respected at this present time of media gaze. My thoughts and prayers are with his dear sister and those close to him...

And all of you guys.

Fans needn't worry about not beign able to say goodbye. There's no snubbery or anything, as fans also have an intimate relationship through his art, and that's extremely special, as we can feel close to him everytime we put a record on... that's his gift, an artists gift to the world. He lives forever with us until the next time.

Cremated already But it's Sunday, that's the right day. The day of Rest.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3555598/Prince-s-body-secretly-cremated-released-family-prior-private-emotional-memorial-fans-leave-balloons-notes-Paisley-Park-Purple-One-died-Minnesota-estate-elevator.html

Any idea on who the 20 people where that attended the funeral service?

tahirih said:

Any idea on who the 20 people where that attended the funeral service?

There's some info about this in the Daily Mail article (link : see previous posts). According to a Belgian television channel "his girlfriend" was also there...

missfee said:

I still don't believe this report to be true.

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There is no evidence it is true.

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The world's media is watching this story and just one gutter newspaper claims to have the exclusive.

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No way!

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TMZ have reported everything from day one and have been proven right.

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I will wait until at least TMZ or even the BBC report on this before believing it as none of their facts line up.

darkroman said:

I will wait until at least TMZ or even the BBC report on this before believing it as none of their facts line up.

Here's the BBC report: http://www.bbc.com/news/w...a-36122711

darkroman said:

BillieBalloon said:

tahirih said:

Any idea on who the 20 people where that attended the funeral service?

model Damaris Lewis was also there passing out those boxes

I agree with ladycat : "Somehow it hurts more to live in a world where even his body is gone."

I can fully understand he wouldn't want a "Graceland circus" after his death. The urn will apparently be kept in a "private storage". And, of course, his wishes should be respected, but it makes me sad I'll never be able to say goodbye to him "in person".

tahirih said:

Any idea on who the 20 people where that attended the funeral service?

According to reports attendees included:

Sheila E

Larry Graham

Mayte

Judith Hill

Starlit said:

I agree with ladycat : "Somehow it hurts more to live in a world where even his body is gone."

I can fully understand he wouldn't want a "Graceland circus" after his death. The urn will apparently be kept in a "private storage". And, of course, his wishes should be respected, but it makes me sad I'll never be able to say goodbye to him "in person".

They should put his urn in the vault. He "was music".

perfume said:

So happy that this was done discreetly and privately. Happy to celebrate the now immortal spirit of Prince, which was what we really were always in love with anyway. His body, was just the encasement for an inimitable force that will never, ever be duplicated.

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