Kazimiera Prunskienė, the first Prime Minister of the restored Lithuania and a signatory of the Independence Act, has passed away at the age of 84. Following her death, a private farewell ceremony commenced on Saturday at the Ritual funeral hall in Vilnius. Representatives confirmed to the government that the private service was held at the request of the family.
While the initial rites were private, arrangements have been made for the broader community. The public will have the opportunity to pay their respects on Wednesday and Thursday. In recognition of her service, state funerals will be organized to honor Prunskienė.
Following the ceremonies, the deceased will be interred in the Antakalnio cemetery within the Signatarų kalnelyje in the capital. The specific timings for the public farewells and the final burial rites are expected to be announced at a later date. The national commemoration highlights her pivotal role in Lithuanian history.
These organized state services are intended to allow the public to properly say goodbye to a significant historical figure. Details regarding the exact schedule for when the public will be able to attend the services will be released by official sources.
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