12:15 PM PST, February 18, 2012
A man holds the back cover of the program for Whitney Houston's funeral service in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
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Funeral Service for Whitney Houston
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A man holds the back cover of the program for Whitney Houston's funeral service in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Program for Whitney Houston's Funeral Service
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Pallbearers Carry Whitney Houston's Coffin
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After the services, pallbearers carried the casket to a safe place before the burial on Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Letters to Whitney
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A New York resident looks at the wall of photos written by fans to Whitney Houston after her death. Photo taken in front of the Apollo Theater in New York city.
Fans Mourn Whitney's Death
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Vendors Outside the Apollo Theater During Whitney's Funeral
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Police remove Whitney Houston memorabilia vendors from outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem on February 18, 2012 in New York City during Whitney Houston's funeral.
Outside The New Hope Baptist Church
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Whitney Houston's fans prepare a makeshift memorial outside the church where her funeral services are held.
New York Mourns Whitney's Death
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In New York city, Times Square screen shows Whitney Houston's funeral as it happens on February 18, 2012.
Fans Mourn the Death of Whitney Houston
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Jaheim
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The singer Jaheim and a friend walk towards Whitney Houston's funeral service in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton
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Reverend Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al Sharpton attend Whitney Houston's funeral in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Roberta Flack at Whitney Houston's Funeral
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Roberta Flack talks about her love for Whitney Houston after her funeral services in Newark, N.J.on February 28, 2012.
Stevie Wonder
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Stevie Wonder enters a limo following the funeral service for Whitney Houston in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Alicia Keys
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Alicia Keys following the funeral service for Whitney Houston in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Jesse Jackson Arrives at Whitney's Funeral
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The Reverend Jesse Jackson at Whitney's funeral.
Cissy Houston
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Cissy Houston attends the funeral of her daughter, Whitney Houston, in Newark, New Jersey on February 18, 2012.
Bobbi Christina Houston Brown
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Bobbi Christina arrives at the viewing of her mother's body the night before the funeral.
Bobby Brown Arrives at Church
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Bobby Brown arrives at the church for Whitney Houston's funeral.
He did not stay for the service. Read more.
Whitney Houston - Laid to Rest
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Whitney Houston was laid to rest in the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey today at 11:30 a.m. EST.
The services began with a choir singing spiritual hymns as the attendees were seated.