Two weeks after Paul Walker was tragically killed in a fiery car crash,
the "Fast & Furious" actor was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery
in Los Angeles.
Nearly 50
family members and friends gathered on Saturday to pay their respects to
the late star during the non-denominational service. The 40-year-old's
remains were cremated and his ashes were interred at the famous
cemetery, which is the final resting place for many Hollywood stars.
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Inside Paul Walker's funeral.
Those in attendance included his
father Paul Walker Sr., his mother Cheryl Walker, his brothers Caleb
Walker and Cody Walker, as well as other family members and close
friends, reports E! News.
Several people spoke during the service, but many were too overcome with grief to speak,reports Us Weekly. 
Paul Walker and his brother Caleb in happier times at Caleb's wedding, six weeks before Paul's death.
Following Walker's funeral, approximately 200 friends and family
attended a memorial service at a soundstage on the Universal lot. "Steal
My Kisses" singer Ben Harper played a song in Walker's memory, and
Walker's dad, Paul Walker Sr., Vice Chairman of NBCUniversal, Ron Meyer,
Paul's manager Matt Luber, Paul's siblings, and many more assembled to
celebrate his life, reports E! News
Paul Walker Sr. drives to his sons' funeral and memorial service.
Later Walker's "Fast & Furious" friends and co-stars,Tyrese Bibso , Michelle Rodriquez and Ludacris, took to Instagram and Twitter to share their final thoughts and prayers for their beloved friend.
"Today
In a room full of your loved ones I wish today was your wedding
instead.... God has a better plan even beyond ALL of our own
understandings," Tyrese posted in a touching tributr
on Instagram, along with a photo of Paul. "For selfish reasons we all
wanted you to stay, another laugh, another take, another talk, another
moment..... I guess you can't get all you ask for in life.... But our
hearts are FULL from all the moments we DID have, 13 years of laughter
and grace, humility and love..... Never did I take my access for
granted.... Continue praying for his #Family, his daughter #Meadow, you
are the WORLDS best friend that's why we're all feeling it... #RIHAW
Rest In Heaven Angel Walker."
Ludacris posted a photo of Walker smiling broadly and captioned it, "Always in our hearts."
- Ludacris posts a photo of his friend, Paul. (Instagram)Rodriguez eloquently wrote on twitter "I said goodbye to a great man today, a man I never got to show just how much I love his spirit and his golden heart, "stay golden pony boy"... I hope you get my tweet in heaven, ps your right; 'stop talking just do it already';) Love you Paul, your departure is fuel to my fire, well meet again, enjoy that light."Walker's team is planning a global tribute to the actor on Dec. 15 and announced their plans on Twitter.
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