Throughout the week, fans and friends have celebrated the life of Aretha Franklin.
Hundreds lined up earlier this week for a public viewing to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul. The singer was laid to rest Friday after family and friends honored her one last time.
You can follow ESSENCE’s live coverage of Franklin’s funeral on Facebook and Twitter.
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by US singer Barbra Streisand in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by Sir Elton John in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by the Jackson family in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by The Four Tops in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by US singer Rod Stewart in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by US singer Mariah Carey in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
This photo shows a flower arrangement sent by the family of late US singer James Brown in the lobby at the Greater Grace Temple ahead of Aretha Franklin's funeral on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Franklin's funeral will take place on August 31. The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on August 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that made her one of America's most celebrated artists. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Gift copies of The Final Call newspaper, published by the Nation of Islam, are passed out to fans of Aretha Franklin who were waiting outside of the New Bethel Baptist Church for a final public viewing of the late soul singers remains on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Aretha Franklin merchandise is displayed outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha Franklin passed away from advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018 at age 76. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: A murual depicting Aretha Franklin is painted on the wall of a building near the New Bethel Baptist Church, the church once ministered by her father Rev. C.L. Franklin, and where fans were gathering today for a final public viewing of the late soul singers remains on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held tomorrow at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Children look at Aretha Franklin posters signed by fans at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha Franklin passed away from advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018 at age 76. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - An Aretha Franklin memorial is seen outside New Bethel Baptist Church on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha Franklin passed away from advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018 at age 76. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Members of New Bethel Baptist Church prepare to receive the remains of Aretha Franklin as fans gather for a final public viewing on August 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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