Liam Payne funeral: Date and location 'to be announced very soon'

6 November 2024, 15:52

By Alice Dear

When and where will Liam Payne's funeral take place? Everything we know about the late One Direction star's funeral so far.

Liam Payne, who died at the age of 31-years-old on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, will reportedly have a "very big send off" when his funeral takes place in the coming weeks, after his body returns home to the UK from Argentina.

At the moment, no official plans have been announced from the One Direction bandmate's family regarding plans for his funeral, however, a close friend of Liam's has told the press how they expect the service to "necessarily be a huge affair".

These reports come after the One Direction star was remembered by fans around the world with vigils taking place following his death in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Brussels, Belgium and Stockholm, to name just a few.

Following tributes from Liam's ex-girlfriend Cheryl and his One Direction bandmates; Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik, people have been questioning when the funeral will be held as well as where, with many looking to pay their respects to him and his family.

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When is Liam Payne's funeral?

At the moment, no specific date has been confirmed for Liam Payne's funeral, as his body remains in Argentina, where he died after falling from a third-floor balcony at his hotel.

It was previously reported by The Mirror that the funeral could take place at the beginning of November, after toxicological results from the late star are completed. Now, it has been reported that Liam's body is set to be returned to the UK with his father, Geoff, any day now.

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More recently, a close friend of Liam Payne's told the MailOnline that the funeral, while still unconfirmed, is expected to be a "a very big send off".

A close friend told the publication: "Liam will have a very big send off, quite probably at a large cathedral somewhere close to his heart. Liam was so loved by so many people, there will obviously be enormous demand and so the service will necessarily be a huge affair."

They added: "The details are still under wraps until they are definitively signed off but should be announced very soon."

Where will Liam Payne's funeral be held?

As the family have released no plans or details of when or where the funeral for Liam Payne will take place, we do not currently know where it will be held.

Liam was born in Wolverhampton, where his family still live to this day, which fans believe could be his final resting place. This, however, is not confirmed.

What have Liam Payne's family said?

Liam Payne's family have released a statement since the death of their son and brother, it reads: "We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."

Following this, his sister Ruth shared her own personal tribute to Liam, writing: "I don't believe this is happening. Many times have I poured my heart out publicly with pride about Liam but never much about life as his sister.

"Liam is my best friend, no one could ever make me laugh as much as him, doing his impressions always had me creasing and he loved seeing how much of a laugh he could get."

She added a special message to Liam in the statement, which read: "Liam. My brain is struggling to catch up with what's happening and I don't understand where you've gone.

"I just want to drive to your house and walk in to music blasting and find you sat there writing a song or walk in to your art phases and sit with you whilst you draw or craft. What I love most about you is your ability to make me laugh, I never chuckle as much as I do when I'm with you with anyone else.

"I'm always in awe of your talent, it should be illegal to be so talented and just have the ability to not only be good at things but be bloody great at everything you attempt, without even knowing you're absolutely smashing it each time.

"I love your kindness and how proud I am to call you my brother and my best friend. You also make a great Sunday dinner too! I don't feel this world was good enough or kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years, you've had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you.

"You just wanted to be loved and to make people happy with your music. You never believed you were good enough, I hope you can now see this outpouring of love that you never received in your time."

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