A memorial thread would, of course, be about "remembering" - a Live Thread would be about what's happening now.
However, I don't mind too terribly if people disagree with me. Like I said, feel free to ignore comments you don't want to see.
So, will there be no more coverage when he arrives in California, since this is a private serice and burial?
I do not buy that tired old bromide.
It's if I close my eyes, you are invisible.
Or, whatever works for you is OK.
That is the libreal fallacy - diversity and whatnot.