Other celebrities like Howard Stern, Diane Sawyer, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Andy Cohen, Kathy Griffin, Barbara Walters, Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic, also paid their respects to the 81-year-old star during the intimate funeral at Temple Emanu-El, reported Ace Showbiz.
The funeral started with a performance from New York City Gay Men's Chorus who sang 'There Is Nothing Like a Dame' from musical 'South Pacific' and 'Hey, Big Spender' from 'Sweet Charity'.
The service then continued with speeches from Rivers' friends.
Her daughter Melissa Rivers spoke in front of the audience, thanking everyone for their outpouring support.
"We're humbled," she said. She drew some laughter as she read a hilarious letter she wrote to her mother when she was still alive.
Before closing prayers were delivered, Hugh Jackman sang Peter Allen song 'Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage'.
Bagpipers from the Pipes & Drums of the Emerald Society played some songs including 'New York, New York' as mourners left.
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