More than 65,000 people filed passed his body as it lay in state at Clapton, England. Messages of condolence were received from heads of churches and nations around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people lined the route as the funeral procession carried Booth to his final resting place. The basic unit of the Salvation Army is the corps community center which is directed by a commanding officer. He administers both religious and social-service activities.
Centers provide church services, counseling, and moral education.
In addition to these centers, the Army operates other institutions. It also provides education programs for unwed mothers and aid to prisoners and their families. The Army provides temporary shelter for those who need a bed for one or two nights. Food is provided in soup kitchens operated by officers and soldiers. Temporary jobs are supplied when desired.