Became in death a global icon of the struggle against racism and police violence, George Floyd will be buried Tuesday, June 9 in Houston, the city where he grew up. He will then be buried next to his mother, Larcenia Floyd, in the cemetery Houston Memorial Gardens. Only the family and a few guests will be able to attend. A crowd of anonymous may, however, gather on his body on Monday afternoon at the church The Fountain of Praise, in the south-west of the city. Because of the outbreak of coronavirus, the event will, however, be strictly supervised. All guests should be hidden and worn gloves. The church will not be able to accommodate 15 people at a time. They may not stay more than ten minutes inside.
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Joe Biden should also visit this Monday in Houston to present its condolences to the family of George Floyd. The democratic candidate will also be a video message for the funeral service which he should not attend so as not to disrupt the ceremony.