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Ghana Mourns Again as Grace Nortey’s Funeral Date Is Announced
The family of veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Naa Kwarley Nortey has announced plans for her final funeral rites, with her burial and funeral service scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The veteran actress, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 89, will be laid to rest following a funeral service at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
According to the family’s arrangements, there will be no wake ahead of the funeral.
The main funeral service will begin at 8:00 am, after which her body will be privately interred.
The final rites will continue on Sunday, November 1, with a thanksgiving service at St Barnabas Anglican Church in Osu at 8:00 am.
The family has asked mourners attending both ceremonies to wear white attire.
Grace Nortey is survived by five children and her siblings, who are expected to join relatives, colleagues and admirers in paying their final respects to the celebrated actress.
