Liam Payne’s family is getting closer to finalizing plans for his memorial, with arrangements in place for his return to the UK.
The singer’s body is expected to be flown home from Buenos Aires soon, with a large-scale service on the horizon to give loved ones and fans a chance to say goodbye.
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The former One Direction singer tragically lost his life last month after falling from a third-floor balcony at Buenos Aires’ Casa Sur Hotel.
Embed from Getty ImagesLiam, 31, had been traveling with his long-term girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, who shared in a heartfelt online post that they’d been planning to get married next year.
Kate had flown back to the U.S. just two days before his death, leaving her and the Payne family devastated by the loss.
While his family has been working through arrangements, Liam’s body has been held at a British cemetery in Buenos Aires as officials investigate.
Embed from Getty ImagesHis father, Geoff Payne, traveled to Argentina shortly after the accident and was initially told by investigators that their examinations could take up to 15 days.
With the investigation nearing completion, the Payne family is focused on bringing Liam back to the UK for a farewell service.
Embed from Getty Images“Liam’s body is expected to be flown home any day now,” a close friend of the singer told MailOnline.
“Arrangements are in place for that now, and once his body is back in Britain, the next step will be to announce the funeral plan,” they added.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe family reportedly wants to hold a memorial on a grand scale to match the outpouring of love from fans, friends, and everyone who knew him.
The funeral will be “a very big send-off,” another source close to the family shared, hinting that it may take place at a large cathedral that held sentimental value for Liam.
Embed from Getty Images“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 said.
While final details are still being worked out, an official announcement is expected soon.
Embed from Getty ImagesMeanwhile, the ongoing investigation has revealed some difficult details about the hours leading up to Liam’s unexpected death. Police recently raided the hotel amid allegations that staff members may have sold him drugs before his fall.
At the time of his death, Liam had reportedly taken “pink cocaine,” a substance that contains a mixture of drugs including ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
Embed from Getty ImagesProsecutors are now exploring a theory that he was in “a state of semi or total unconsciousness.”
Throughout all of this, Kate Cassidy has continued to offer her support to the Payne family.
Embed from Getty ImagesShe shared a deeply emotional Instagram post following Liam’s death. Kate wrote, “Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely.”
Kate continued: “I will continue to love you for the rest of my life.”
Embed from Getty Images“I have been at a complete loss. Nothing about the past few days has felt real. I ask and pray that you’ll give me the grace and the space to navigate this in private,” she penned.
Last Updated on November 6, 2024 by Sarah Kester
