The ceremony was attended by Vietnam's top leaders, former leaders, international friends, and Vietnamese people who pay tribute to the Party leader for his lifelong dedication to the nation and frugal lifestyle. 

The General Secretary observes the four-virtue spirit: diligence, thrift, integrity, and righteousness initiated by President Ho Chi Minh. 

The Hanoi Times' reporters offer readers an overview of the funeral.

A memorial gathering ceremony is held at the National Funeral House at 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi, on July 26. Photo: VOV

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's wife, elder son, and family members at the last moment seeing off him. Photo: VNA

A moment at the ceremony. Photo: Nhan Dan

The army prepares for the memorial service. Photo: Hieu Le

A delegation of the Economic and Urban Newspaper/The Hanoi Times led by Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Loi, Editor-in-chief, comes to pay tribute to the Party chief at the National Funeral House on July 26. Photo: Ngoc Tu  The funeral procession goes through the Hanoi Opera House. Photo: Ngoc Tu  Relatives and villagers at Lai Da Village, Dong Hoi Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi - the hometown of the Party leader. Photo: Van Trong  The crowd on Hanoi's streets. Photo: Nhu Dat  People gather outside the National Funeral House to see off the Party leader. Photo: Khanh Huy

The Navy outside the National Funeral House. Photo: Ngoc Tu

People show their respect to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Photo: Duy Khanh

Police and soldiers show respect to the Party leader. Photo: Pham Hung

People stand on the streets to see the Party chief for the last moment. Photo: Pham Hung

Locals bring the Party chief's statue to pay tribute to the late General Secretary. Photo: Van Nghi

People cannot hold back tears at the funeral. Photo: Pham Hung

The passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong leaves mourning among Vietnamese people. Photo: Hung Quang