NOVEMBER 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s private funeral service was conducted in London, England by a Zoroastrian priest for 35 of the singer’s close friends and family with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance.Mercury’s coffin was carried into the chapel to the sounds of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”/”You’ve Got a Friend” by Aretha Franklin. Mercury was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery, west London. In accordance with the singer’s wishes, his longtime friend Mary Austin took possession of his ashes and buried them in an undisclosed location. The whereabouts of his ashes are believed to be known only to Austin, who has stated that she will never reveal where she buried them.
November 27, 1991 – Freddie Mercury’s private funeral service was conducted in London
