Dolly Parton’s emotional loved ones gather at Nashville burial site 3 days after her death

Dolly Parton’s emotional loved ones gathered at her Nashville burial site, Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, on Friday morning.

Page Six obtained exclusive photos of about a dozen of Parton’s closest relatives — including her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, who previously announced her death on behalf of the family — arriving at the cemetery looking somber.

Shortly before the dressed-up group arrived with flowers, an insider told us the gravesite was “crawling with cops” and that one officer even revealed, “The family is en route.”

Dolly Parton’s emotional loved ones gathered at her Nashville burial site, Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, on Friday morning. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Page Six obtained exclusive photos of about a dozen of Parton’s closest relatives arriving at the cemetery. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post

We’re told Seaver appeared to be “in charge” of the gathering, as he coordinated with police and security personnel and greeted people when they arrived.

It’s unclear whether the funeral took place, but Parton’s rep previously told us that the “small and private service” would be for “immediate family,” at her request.

The legendary country artist, actress and cultural icon died Tuesday at age 80 following a “brief battle” with unspecified cancer.

Shortly before the dressed-up group arrived, an insider told us the gravesite was “crawling with cops” and that one officer even revealed, “The family is en route.” Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Parton’s relatives trickled in. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Many were dressed up. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post

She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, who died last March at age 82.

By Wednesday, Parton’s name was already inscribed on the bronze frontispiece of the tomb, which depicts a bucolic mountain scene from the couple’s native Tennessee.

Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum is also the final resting place for Dean’s parents and numerous country musicians, including Parton’s collaborator Porter Wagoner and her friend Tammy Wynette.

Loved ones seen at the service. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
We’re told her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, appeared to be “in charge” of the gathering. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Weaver coordinated with police and security personnel and greeted people when they arrived. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
The small crowd looked somber. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post

It’s believed the Grammy winner will be buried in a cotton dress and her signature stilettos.

“Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because, after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest,” Seaver said in part when sharing the news of her passing.

Parton previously explained she wanted the country-gospel song “If We Never Meet Again” to be sung at her funeral.

They hugged each other and chatted. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Children were also present. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Some of the men wore cowboy hats. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Several family members shared cars and arrived together. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post

“[The song] talks about, ‘If we never meet again this side of heaven, I will meet you on that beautiful shore, where the charming roses bloom forever and where separation come no more,’” she said in a May 2014 interview, adding that it was her dad’s “favorite” and they played it at his funeral.

Parton’s loved ones requested fans make donations to her Imagination Library free book gifting program in lieu of sending flowers.

Fans are also encouraged to tag @DollyParton in their social media tributes and leave messages on her website.

The entrepreneur and celebrated philanthropist died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after reportedly being hospitalized with “kidney and autoimmune issues” on Aug. 20.

Weaver previously announced Parton’s death on behalf of the family. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
Weaver wore a cowboy hat, sunglasses, a sport jacket and jeans. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
The men conversed outside. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post
A few of the women brought flowers. Christopher Oquendo for NY Post

In an interview that wasn’t published until the following day, Parton admitted she had been “dealing with some health issues that [she] just didn’t pay attention to” while caring for Dean prior to his death.

Two months after he died, the singer-songwriter lamented that she would be putting her music projects “on hold” because she couldn’t “afford the luxury getting emotional.”

Family members, friends, peer and fans have been mourning Parton all week, with Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Bob Mackie, John Mayer, Julia Roberts and Harry Styles leading the emotional tributes.

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