According to Detroits local 4 News, here are the dates and plans:

  • For two days — Aug. 28 and 29 — Franklin’s body will lie in repose at Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History. The viewing will be open to the public.
  • The funeral will be held at Greater Grace Temple and will only be for close family and friends.
  • Organizers are working on a musical tribute with major recording artists. The venue is still being decided.

The Swanson Funeral Home who has been entrusted with final arrangements for the ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has the following posted on its website: