[Photo: FILE]The vanua of Vuda is today preparing to perform the final traditional funeral rites for its paramount chief, the late Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia. This will be followed by a church service and the burial of the late Tui Vuda at the Sautabu in Burenivalu. Since the passing of Ratu Eparama last week, the Taukei Nakelo has been serving as the interim paramount chief of the vanua. The responsibility of carrying out the burial of the Vuda paramount chief traditionally rests with the Yavusa Tububere, who will perform the final rites at the Sautabu. You can watch live coverage of the funeral of the late Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, on FBC 2.