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Sam Penrod reporting After the funeral services at the Conference Center today, President Hinckley was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The graveside service for President Gordon B. Hinckley ended nearly a week of mourning and celebration of his life. It was a service that was watched around the world, a moment in history for a man who was a part of so much history in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
At the end of the funeral services in the Conference Center, the funeral cortege slowly made the two-mile drive to the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Along the way, many mourners stood in reverence, while others waved white handkerchiefs, as a symbol of farewell to a leader they had so much affection for.
President Hinckley's casket was carried by the hearse along South Temple, riding inside and escorting his body to the cemetery was his personal security officer, who has been at his side as President Hinckley has traveled around the world.
Members of the Hinckley family rolled down the windows of their cars and waved to the well-wishers, thanking the crowds for paying their respects to their father and grandfather.
At the cemetery, President's Hinckley's casket was carried to the grave by his grandsons, while President Thomas S. Monson shared these thoughts about the gravesite:
"Nearly 10 years ago, President Hinckley was given a box containing genuine Lancashire soil, and that soil has been placed in the grave. Therefore, President Hinckley's final resting place will not only be on U.S. soil, but on also that of his beloved England, where he served the Lord with distinction as a missionary."
President Hinckley's son, Elder Richard G. Hinckley, offered a prayer to dedicate the grave.
Immediately afterward, the sound of bagpipes filled the air of the quiet cemetery, a final moment of tribute to the 15th president of the Church.
Throughout this week, we've witnessed an overwhelming amount of respect for President Hinckley, as church members have tried to express their appreciation for his service to them.
