Liam Payne's funeral: What to expect on the day — from music tributes to fans lining the street

Liam Payne tragically died after falling from the balcony of CasaSur Hotel in Argentina on October 16. 

Traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant were found in his body, according to a toxicology report and three people are currently under investigation for his death. 

Almost four weeks passed before Payne’s father Geoff Payne was finally able to bring his son’s body back home to the UK. 

Now, the 31-year-old One Direction singer's body lies in the chapel of rest, where his family are able to say their goodbyes privately. The family are finalising the funeral arrangements for the 'son of Wolverhampton'. 

Liam's family, who described feeling "heartbroken" in a statement issued shortly after he died, has requested privacy at this time.

Fans are anxious to know what will be expected on the day of the funeral as the date is expected to be confirmed soon. Here is a list of what may happen on the day —  from music played to who the pallbearers will be. 

What to expect on the day of Liam Payne’s funeral?

On the day of Liam Payne’s funeral, family and friends will gather at a church in Wolverhampton. It has been speculated that it could either the city centre St Peter's Collegiate Church or St Paul's Church, Pendeford, which is closer to the Payne family.

Meanwhile, fans of the singer are expected to line the streets of Wolverhampton as the hearse passes through the city.

Who will attend Liam Payne’s funeral?

Those likely to be joining his parents Karen and Geoff and sisters Nicola and Ruth as they say goodbye will be his former bandmates including Zayn Malik. Liam’s Celebrities such as James Corden, Simon Cowell, Dermot O’Leary, Rita Ora and Nicole Scherzinger are also likely to attend.

Plus his girlfriend Kate Cassidy and ex-Cheryl Cole. It will be up to the Girls Aloud singer whether or not her son Bear - whom she shared with Liam - will attend his father’s funeral as he is only seven-years-old. A difficult decision no parent should ever have to go through.

Music will accompany both the arrival and departure of the coffin, with selections chosen by the family. Given Liam Payne’s deep love for a wide range of genres, this decision is particularly challenging. 

While One Direction hits may not feature, fans might hope to hear songs like Story of My Life or Night Changes.

One standout possibility is Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra, a meaningful choice as Liam performed this song during his first X-Factor audition at just 14 years old in 2008.

After the funeral service concludes, Liam’s body will be transferred to the cemetery for burial. Following this, family and friends will come together for the wake—a time to share stories, celebrate his life, and cherish the memories they made together.