article_snippet.sent: Wishes respected: Despite an offer by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to hold a state funeral, the cricketing legend loved by millions wished for a small private farewell which Prime Minister Tony Abbott wife Daphne (pictured with Richie Benaud in 2005) respected with a quiet, dignified ceremony attended only by immediate family .
article_snippet.sent: We've only been given a meeting place,' one close relative told Daily Mail Australia.  
article_snippet.sent: Following Richie Benaud's death last Friday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott made the offer of a state funeral, which Richie Benaud's politely declined.
article_snippet.sent: Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the offer of a state funeral, which Mrs Benaud politely declined was a mark of respect for a man who meant so much to millions of people in Australia and around the world.
article_snippet.sent: But after Prime Minister Tony Abbott received a phone call from Daphne Benaud, Prime Minister Tony Abbott remarked 'my understanding is that Richie's own wishes was for something very, very quiet and very, very private'.
highlights_snippet.sent: The Sydney service was attended only by immediate family .
  