Tuttle said he expects the graveside service to be "a private family service" and that it will be "extremely short. There will be only a brief introduction and a prayer."

Significant media coverage is expected, with more than 50 news outlets, including regional and network television, asking for credentials.

Whether a significant number of visitors will travel long distances for the funeral or viewing is less certain. Some of the major hotels downtown, the two Marriott locations and the Grand America, said they have not seen any spike in the requests for rooms this weekend.

Those who plan to attend either the viewing or the funeral are reminded that downtown parking is extremely limited — especially during weekday hours — with the recent demolition of both the ZCMI Center and Crossroads Plaza parking structures.

Parking for the viewing and funeral will be available at:

• Triad Center Garage, 50 N. 400 West.
• Eagle Gate Terrace, 145 E. Social Hall Ave.
• Regent Street, 65 E. 200 South.
• EnergySolutions Arena, 70 N. 300 West.

Whether for the viewing or funeral, attendees should avoid parking in front of homes in downtown residential areas. Cars parked on neighborhood streets may be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. No parking will be available in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building parking plaza, Church Office Building or Conference Center.

Officials suggest car-pooling or using public transportation to relieve downtown traffic congestion. The Utah Transit Authority is planning expanded TRAX service today, Friday and Saturday to deal with the crowds, adding two extra trains from Sandy to downtown stations, and from downtown to Sandy. Extra cars will be on each train.

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Contributing: Carrie A. Moore
E-mail: sfidel@desnews.com