What funeral home did Whitney Houston funeral?

The hearse carrying the body of Whitney Houston leaves the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, headed to Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, N.J.

Is Whitney Houston grave guarded?

WESTFIELD — On the third anniversary of Whitney Houston’s death Wednesday, her gravesite was watched over by a guard, but without the throngs of fans who flocked to Fairview Cemetery after her 2012 burial.

How much did Whitney Houston funeral cost?

$187,000
Whitney Houston’s Funeral Cost Hometown $187,000, Angered Residents. Some in Newark, New Jersey say the late singer’s family should have paid for its own security, rather than have the city pay overtime for nearly 200 police officers.

Where is Whitney buried?

Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJWhitney Houston / Place of burialFairview Cemetery & Arboretum is a cemetery and accredited arboretum in Westfield, New Jersey. It is a member of the American Public Gardens Association.
The cemetery was founded in 1868 and is 105 acres. It is “non-sectarian, non-profit organization, owned and operated solely for the benefit of its Property Owners.” Wikipedia

How long was Whitney Houston’s funeral?

four-hour
At the end of the nearly four-hour long funeral, Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You” played, as her mother Cissy led her casket out of the church.

Was Whitney Houston’s funeral televised?

Houston’s funeral. The service for Mr. Jackson was held on a weekday afternoon and was broadcast by 18 different television networks, including all the major broadcasters, and averaged about 31 million television viewers.

Can I visit Whitney Houston’s grave?

According to Find a Grave, Whitney is buried in the East Meadow section of Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Westfield, Union County, N.J. As of the time of writing, there doesn’t seem to be any special protection around the site, so fans can, in theory, visit and pay their respects.

Where is Whitney Houston hometown?

Newark
Houston was born in Newark and raised in East Orange, and many said she never forgot her Jersey roots. Her mother, Grammy award-winning gospel singer Cissy Houston, had led the musical program at the 112-year-old New Hope Baptist Church. Whitney’s cousin, singer Dionne Warwick, also sang in its choir.

How many people watched Whitney Houston’s funeral?

The event was televised without commercial interruption from 12:15 and 3:45 p.m., resulting in a spike of 5.4 million viewers between 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.