LIAM Payne’s funeral marks the sombre moment when those close to the much-loved One Direction star get the chance to say a final farewell.
The private ceremony will be held in the Home Counties — here we look at who’s attending Liam’s funeral.
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Guests attending Liam Payne’s funeral
Liam’s funeral will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
The service will be held at a 12th century church in the Home Counties.
Only close family and friends will be present, with fans urged to respect the family’s privacy.
A wake will take place following the service.
A source said: “Liam’s funeral is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the Home Counties.
“His family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send off he deserves.
“Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy.
“It is going to be an incredibly difficult day.”
Security measures are being taken to ensure the ceremony remains intimate and free from disruptions.
A marquee has been put up in preparation for guests’ arrival.
His former One Direction bandmates — Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson — are going to be at the funeral.
Kate Cassidy, Liam’s girlfriend at the time of his passing, is also in attendance.
Liam’s former partner and the mother of his son Cheryl Cole is attending the funeral.
Despite their separation, Cheryl remained an important part of Liam’s life due to their shared parenting responsibilities.
And her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts have also arrived in support of Cheryl.
The Payne family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans worldwide, but has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Floral tributes and messages of condolence have been left in a bandstand in West Park and outside St Peter’s Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, where fans and locals have gathered to celebrate Liam’s life.
What we know so far
Liam Payne tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 31, after falling from a balcony at the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires.
He shared a post on Snapchat just minutes before his death, which showed him and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.
Witnesses at the hotel said Liam smashed his laptop and had to be carried back to his room earlier in the day.
Cops found him dead in the hotel’s inner courtyard at around 5pm local time (9pm UK time) when they arrived.
Tributes to Liam have been left in a bandstand in West Park and outside St Peter’s Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton[/caption]
Liam was visiting Buenos Aires to update his US visa and see his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan perform at Movistar Arena in the city.
His family previously told The Sun: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.”
The circumstances surrounding his passing have been shrouded in controversy, with investigations ongoing in Argentina.
Ahead of his funeral, Liam’s body was flown home to the UK on November 6, 2024.
His dad Geoff was also on the flight into Heathrow — the body was then transferred to Liam’s home town of Wolverhampton.
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Rogelio “Roger” Nores, Payne’s former manager and confidant, is under investigation by Argentinian authorities for his alleged involvement in the events leading to Payne’s death.
He faces accusations of “abandoning a person followed by death,” a charge he vehemently denies.
Nores told The Sun: “I never abandoned Liam, I went to his hotel three times that day and left 40 minutes before this happened.
“There were over 15 people at the hotel lobby chatting and joking with him when I left.
“I could have never imagined something like this would happen.”
Nores is “not welcome” at Liam’s funeral, The Sun understands.
A source said: “Liam’s family want his funeral to go off without a hitch and right now opinions are strained when it comes to Roger.
“It’s true he and Liam had a bond but he’s never been popular when it comes to Liam’s wider circle.
“Due to the ongoing investigation in Argentina, he’s not welcome at this week’s service.”
A post-mortem concluded Liam’s death was caused by “multiple trauma” and “internal and external haemorrhage” after the fall.
They also ruled out “self-harm”, according to a forensic psychiatric report.
Liam’s funeral will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
The service will be held at a 12th century church in the Home Counties.
Only close family and friends will be present, with fans urged to respect the family’s privacy.
A wake will take place following the service.
A source said: “Liam’s funeral is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the Home Counties.
“His family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send off he deserves.
“Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen he will always be their little boy.
“It is going to be an incredibly difficult day.”
Security and sniffer dogs outside the church[/caption]
Security measures are being taken to ensure the ceremony remains intimate and free from disruptions.
A marquee has been put up in preparation for guests’ arrival.
His former One Direction bandmates — Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson — will be at the funeral, as well as girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
Liam’s former partner and the mother of his son Cheryl Cole is attending the funeral.
Despite their separation, Cheryl remained an important part of Liam’s life due to their shared parenting responsibilities.
The Payne family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans worldwide, but has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Floral tributes and messages of condolence have been left in a bandstand in West Park and outside St Peter’s Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, where fans and locals have gathered to celebrate Liam’s life.
