Thousands attended the public viewing, traveling into the city from across the US, and thousands more attended a candlelight vigil after viewing hours ended.

George Floyd laid to rest after funeral service in Houston

Around two weeks after his death in police custody sparked a worldwide campaign against racism, the funeral of George Floyd, was held on Tuesday

Amid anti-racism protests, hundreds pay last respects to George Floyd

African-American George Floyd was buried in Houston as politicians and celebrities joined in to pay tributes even as civil rights leader Al Sharpton said in anger that "we are fighting wickedness in high places".

'Rest in power': George Floyd buried in Houston amid protests

Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral of George Floyd, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe said on Monday. George Floyd died after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes despite the 46-year-old being handcuffed and unarmed.

Boxing legend Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services