The State Funeral of President Emeritus Sir Anthony Mamo will be held tomorrow, the 2nd of May 2008. The body of Sir Anthony Mamo will be exposed for last valediction by the public at the entrance of the Palace in Valletta between 10.00am and 12.45pm. Photos and filming will not be permitted neither will be the placing of rosary beads when the body is exposed to the public.
At 2.00pm a mass praesente cadavere will be said at St. John’s Co-Cathedral by Mons. Archbishop Pawlu Cremona. After the mass the funeral procession leaves the Co-Cathedral of St. John to Republic Street up to City Gate. The funeral will then continue privately.
Flags on public building should remain at half mast till tomorrow, the day of the funeral. The public is also informed that because of the State Funeral, public transport will operate from Saint Anne’s Road in Floriana between 2.00pm and 4.30pm.