IN PICS: George Floyd, Whose Death Sparked BLM Protests, Laid To Rest After Funeral Service in Houston

Houston and the world say goodbye to George Floyd, a man who has become an icon for social change in the society. As per reports, Floyd will be laid to rest next to his mother at a cemetery in Pearland. (Image: AFP)

Pallbearers tend the casket before the funeral for George Floyd. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that New York City will paint "Black Lives Matter" on prominent streets in all five boroughs. As per foreign media reports, the message will be painted first on a street near City Hall, and then other locations in other boroughs in the days to come. (Image: AFP)

Pallbearers bring the coffin into the church for the funeral of George Floyd on June 9, 2020, at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas. The culmination of a long farewell to the 46-year-old African American whose death in custody ignited global protests against police brutality and racism. (Image: AFP)

The casket of George Floyd is being placed in the chapel before the funeral. Thousands of well-wishers filed past Floyd's coffin in a public viewing a day earlier, as a court set bail at $1 million for the white officer charged with his murder last month in Minneapolis.

Floyd was raised in Houston's Third Ward and was a well-known former high school football player who rapped with local legend DJ Screw. He moved to Minneapolis several years ago to seek work and a fresh start. His face now appears on a mural in his old neighbourhood and his name was chanted by tens of thousands last week at a protest and march in downtown Houston. Good Bye George Floyd... May your soul rest in peace! (Image: AFP)

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction. His body arrived in Houston late on Saturday for funeral service and burial is scheduled for Tuesday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: AFP)

Mourners pause by the casket of George Floyd during a funeral service for Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church. Floyd's died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes and the incident was caught on the video that triggered the wave of protests in the United States. (Image: AFP)

Houston Texans NFL player J.J. Watt, pauses by the casket of George Floyd. Thousands of people reportedly lined up in blazing heat to pay their respects at Floyd's viewing Monday. Floyd's funeral will also be livestreamed from Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, Floyd's hometown. (Image: AFP)

Members of the Texas Southern University police department pause during a funeral service for George Floyd. The ceremony was attended by around 500 friends, family, political leaders and entertainers. (Image: AFP)

Police officer salute as pallbearers bring the coffin into the church for the funeral for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas. George Floyd will be laid to rest Houston in his hometown. (Image: AFP)

Pallbearers bring the coffin into the church for the funeral for George Floyd. His killing led to several protests in Mexico City demanding justice for Police brutality in United States. (Image: AFP)

Mourners and pallbearers gather near flowers as the coffin arrives for the funeral for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25, 2020. (Image: AFP)