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Aretha Franklin's funeral ceremony taking place in Detroit

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Aug 31 2018 | 8:20 PM IST

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin's mortal remains have arrived for her funeral service at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple.

Although, the funeral is not open to the public, the program will be broadcast on TV and streamed live online, reported CNN.

Franklin will be buried in 24-karat gold plated Promethean casket made of solid bronze. The interior is finished with champagne velvet.

Franklin's title, 'Queen of Soul,' and her name 'Aretha Franklin' are embroidered in the casket with gold metallic thread.

The private funeral is expected to last at least six hours.

Some of the biggest names in music, including countless gospel stars, are scheduled to perform during the ceremony. Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson are also performing. Famous associates, such as Clive Davis and Smokey Robinson, will share personal reflections. Former US President Bill Clinton is expected to speak the ceremony.

The iconic singer, who died this on August 16 due to pancreatic cancer at 76, received nearly every major award including being the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts and 18 Grammys.

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First Published: Aug 31 2018 | 8:20 PM IST

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