Kobe Bryant and Gianna laid to rest side by side with Lakers-themed flowers in burial plot that cost over $450K
Kobe and Gianna Bryant were laid to rest in a private family estate on Friday. The pair were buried in a private ceremony that took place at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, California and was attended by their closed ones. Gianna and Koby lost their lives in a horrific plane crash that took place on January 26.
The burial ground also had newly planted yellow and purple flowers that represented the Laker's team, one that Kobe was a part of. At the same time, there were love balloons, Valentine's day decorations, and flower pinwheels.
Their headstone is currently unmarked but has heart rosaries placed on either side of it. You can see the pictures here. A source told the outlet that before the ceremony, the area did not have such decorations. The source also added that the plot that was chosen for their burial is the most expensive in the cemetery.
An estimated amount for a private family estate plot starts at $450,000. Recently, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health released Kobe and Gianna's death certificates which stated that the cause of their death was blunt trauma and further wrote that they died in a "rapid" manner in the crash in the hills of Calabasas.
Recently, Vanessa Bryant announced that their charity would be known as Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. She revealed that the reason for this change was because "there is no #24 without #2". "Our mission remains the same – and stronger than ever – to provide opportunities to young people through sports," she further stated.
A public memorial is scheduled for Bryant on February 24 at the Staples Center. The tickets for the service have now gone on sale. Recently, Vanessa took to social media to share her emotions and wrote that she missed both of them dearly as she wished them a Happy Valentine's Day.