Stephen Hawking Joins Newton and Darwin in Final Resting Place

On June 15, 2018, a thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Abbey to honor the life and contributions of the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who passed away earlier that year. Following the service, his ashes were interred in the Abbey's nave, a location of great significance as it lies between the graves of two of the most influential scientists in history: Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. This momentous occasion not only celebrated Hawking's groundbreaking work in theoretical physics and cosmology but also solidified his legacy as one of the greatest minds of our time. Hawking's contributions to our understanding of black holes and the nature of the universe have left an indelible mark on science, inspiring countless individuals to explore the mysteries of the cosmos. His interment at Westminster Abbey serves as a fitting tribute to a man whose intellect and curiosity transcended the boundaries of science, making profound impacts on both academia and popular culture. Inscribed on his memorial stone are the words "Here lies what was mortal of Stephen Hawking 1942–2018" and his most famed equation. He directed, at least fifteen years before his death, that the Bekenstein–Hawking entropy equation be his epitaph. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #StephenHawking #WestminsterAbbey #ScienceLegacy #IsaacNewton #CharlesDarwin