TV : Mandela is laid to rest in his childhood village . NEW : ` ` Now you have achieved the ultimate freedom in the bosom of God , '' officiator says . TV : At the request of the family , the lowering of the coffin is shown to the media . NEW : Zuma thanks Mandela 's family for connecting him with the world .
NEW : Mandela is laid to rest in his childhood village . NEW : `` Now you have achieved the ultimate freedom in the bosom of God , '' officiator says . NEW : At the request of the family , the lowering of the casket is closed to the media . NEW : Zuma thanks Mandela 's family for sharing him with the world .