Celebrities: Whitney HoustonCategories: On a Serious NoteTags: Celebrity Deaths, Celebrity Funeral

Whitney Houston's Funeral Planned For This Saturday in New Jersey

Posted on February 14, 2012 - 10:31am by Ciara

Whitney Houston will be laid to rest one week after the passing on Saturday, according to Gossip Cop. The private funeral is planned at noon at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. This is a sentimental spot for the family since it’s the same church where Houston sang at while growing up.

While a public memorial at Newark’s Prudential Center was in the talks for fans to pay their respects to Houston, the funeral home has said that it is not in the plans, according to USA Today. Rumors were circulating that it was going to be a similar event as Michael Jackson’s public and televised memorial.

Whitney Houston on red carpet in purple dress smiling

The music icon’s body arrived in New Jersey late last night from Los Angeles. An autopsy was performed and authorities have said there was no indication of foul play and no obvious signs of trauma. The results could take a few weeks to find out the actually cause of death.

We continue to send out our condolences to Whitney’s family and friends during this very difficult time.

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