Sinead O’Connor’s Funeral Procession: Photos From The Late Singer’s Memorial

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August 8, 2023 10:43AM EDT

Sinead O’Connor was honored by thousands of fans on the day of her private funeral in Ireland. See photos from the emotional procession.

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Sinead O’Connor’s Funeral

Sinead O’Connor’s Funeral — Sinead O’Connor was laid to rest in Bray, Ireland on August 8. The Irish superstar died two weeks earlier, on July 26, at the age of 54. On the day of Sinead’s private funeral, thousands of fans gathered in Bray for the funeral procession. The crowd cried, cheered, and sang ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ while Sinead’s coffin was carried in a black car through the town. There were also memorials for Sinead in London, which is where she died.

Sinead was buried in a private funeral with only her family members and friends. Sinead converted to Islam before she died so she received a Muslim burial. The members of U2 and the President of Ireland were at the funeral. The public was not invited to the funeral but they still honored Sinead in their own way. Here’s photos from Sinead’s funeral procession where thousands of people paid respects to the late icon.

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Sinead O’Connor’s coffin travels through Bray

Sinead O’Connor’s coffin travels through Bray — Fans gather for a ‘last goodbye’ to Sinead O’Connor as her hearse passes by her former home in Bray, Ireland on August 8. The funeral cortege passed by her old home on the way to the private burial service.

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Fans watch Sinead O’Connor’s coffin at her funeral procession

Fans watch Sinead O’Connor’s coffin at her funeral procession — The public threw flowers on the black car transporting Sinead O’Connor’s coffin to the funeral service on August 8. Fans were in tears as they said goodbye to Sinead.

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Sinead O’Connor is honored at her funeral procession

Sinead O’Connor is honored at her funeral procession — Sinead O’Connor received a noble funeral procession on the day she was buried in Ireland. Fans sang her music in her hometown of Bray.

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Sinead O’Connor’s fans say goodbye

Sinead O’Connor’s fans say goodbye — Sinead O’Connor’s fans were emotional as her coffin was transported through Bray. The Irish superstar was buried after her fans paid their respects.

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Moment of silence at Sinead O’Connor’s funeral procession

Moment of silence at Sinead O’Connor’s funeral procession — A fan observes a moment of silence outside the former home of Sinead O’Connor in Bray, Ireland on August 8. The cortege passed by Sinead’s former home where the public gathered.

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Floral tributes at Sinead O’Connor’s funeral procession

Floral tributes at Sinead O’Connor’s funeral procession — A fan looks at the floral tributes outside Sinead O’Connor’s old home in Ireland on August 8. Fans paid their respects to Sinead two weeks after she died.

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The public honors Sinead O’Connor

The public honors Sinead O’Connor — Fans say goodbye to Sinead O’Connor at her emotional funeral procession on August 8. The public was in tears honoring the late singer on the day of her burial.

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