Farewell Madiba: Scenes From Nelson Mandela's Funeral

Mandela was laid to rest on Sunday.

A Final Goodbye - The world joined South Africa on Sunday, Dec. 15 to bid its former president Nelson Mandela one final farewell before his burial in his home village of Qunu. Take a look at scenes from Mandela’s funeral. — Natelege Whaley (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)
Mandela's Life Celebrated - Mourners gathered at a tent on his family's compound to sing and dance in celebration of Mandela's life for his funeral. His coffin was draped in his country's flag and set on top of black and white cattle skins. Ninety-five candles were lit to symbolize each year of his life. (Photo: AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)
Thousands Join Family for State Funeral - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Graca Machel, and other family members stand over Mandela's casket during his funeral service. Thousands joined them in the giant tent for the funeral that was held from Sunday morning into the afternoon. (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/12/Global/12142013-global-graca-machel-winnie-madikizela-mandela-1.jpg

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A Final Goodbye - The world joined South Africa on Sunday, Dec. 15 to bid its former president Nelson Mandela one final farewell before his burial in his home village of Qunu. Take a look at scenes from Mandela’s funeral. — Natelege Whaley (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)

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