Schindlers, Terri's Supporters Say Goodbye to a "Remarkable Woman".

Five days after Terri Schindler Schiavo's death by dehydration, at least 800 mourners gathered at an emotionally charged funeral Mass to remember a brave and loving woman whom they said taught them how to live.

There were so many who wished to pay tribute to Terri and to the entire Schindler family that the overflow crowd at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church extended into the church's vestibule and outside where the mourners sat on folding chairs and listened to the service over loudspeakers.

The service celebrated the life of a woman who died March 31, nearly 14 days after her husband secured permission for the third time to disconnect her feeding tube.

After her death, Michael Schiavo went through with his plans for cremation, which had been vigorously opposed by the family. But in death, as in life, the family was powerless before the trial JudgeGeorge Green.

As her legal guardian, Schiavo announced that her ashes would be buried at his family's plot. At the time of the April 5 service, which took place in Gulfport, Florida, Schiavo had not yet told the Schindlers when or where he would conduct his own memorial service.

Among the speakers was Terri's sister. "I am sorry, though, that pure love alone was not enough to keep you from harm," Suzanne Vitadamo told the crowd.

"You are a remarkable woman," she said. "Your smile brought us great joy. You have shown the world what perseverance and determination are all about."