The public ballot for tickets to Professor Stephen Hawking’s thanksgiving service opened Saturday with visitors from the future welcome to apply.The theoretical physicist who captured the imagination of millions around the world died on March 14 at the age of 76. His ashes are being interred on June 15 at London’s Westminster Abbey, by the graves of fellow scientific giants Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. “None did, but it seems perfect that the memorial website allows people born in the future to attend the service. The service is set to be attended by Hawking’s family, friends and colleagues. Westminster Abbey will also be open to the public free of charge after the service so people can pay their respects at his grave.

Source: The Guardian May 12, 2018 09:56 UTC