Branham's death stunned the Pentecostal world and shocked his followers.[120] His funeral was held on December 29, 1965,[120] but his burial was delayed until April 11, 1966; Easter Monday.[120] Most eulogies only tacitly acknowledged Branham's controversial teachings, focusing instead on his many positive contributions and recalled his wide popularity and impact during the years of the healing revival.[172] Gordon Lindsay's eulogy stated that Branham's death was the will of God and privately he accepted the interpretation of Kenneth E. Hagin, who claimed to have prophesied Branham's death two years before it happened.