Joan Rivers' grandson Cooper and her daughter Melissa, seen here walking out of Rivers' Manhattan apartment, are preparing to say goodbye to the legendary comedian.
Martin Fletcher, a long time friend says Melissa is coping with the loss as best she can.
SOUNDBITE: MARTIN FLETCHER, FRIEND, SAYING:
"She is doing amazingly well. She is a mother's daughter and she is rising to the occasion."
A private funeral will be held for Rivers at Temple Emanu-El, a landmark synagogue on New York's Fifth Avenue where the 81-year-old was a member.
A memorial outside her home keeps growing as fans leave flowers and cards in an outpouring of support.
SOUNDBITE: JOSEPH LUCAS, FAN, SAYING:
"We have to cry a little now but later on we'll laugh"
Rivers died on Thursday, a week after she went into cardiac arrest during an outpatient procedure at this clinic.
The New York City Medical Examiner is investigating her death.
