Fidel Castro is being laid to rest in Cuba

Fidel Castro’s remains have arrived at the Santiago de Cuba cemetery were the former leader’s ashes will be interred.

His remains were driven through the streets one last time as Cubans waved flags and chanted, some saying “Viva Fidel”.

A private funeral service will signal the end of a nine-day mourning period following the revolutionary leaders death November 25.

Castro’s brother, Raul addressed the crowd saying that in keeping with his brother’s wishes and tradition there will be no streets or monuments named after his brother.