Liam Payne, the former One Direction member, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, surrounded by his family and former bandmates.
The singer’s body, following his tragic fall from the third floor of a hotel balcony, was returned to the UK earlier this month.
Reports indicate that the Payne family will conduct a private funeral, attended exclusively by family and close friends, with a wake to follow the service.
A source informed The Sun: “Liam’s funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in the Home Counties.
“His family has made significant efforts to organize a fitting tribute and provide him with the farewell he deserves.”
They added: “Although Liam was a global icon, to Geoff and Karen, he will always be their little boy.
“It will undoubtedly be an incredibly challenging day.”
Liam’s One Direction bandmates—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson—are expected to be present.
In the wake of the 31-year-old’s passing, which reverberated around the globe, Liam’s family issued a heartfelt statement: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts, and we will remember him for his kind, funny, and brave spirit.”