More than a month after his death, Liam Payne’s remains have finally returned to the UK. On the afternoon of November 20 (UK time), the funeral of the former One Direction member was held at a church in his hometown. The funeral took place in a solemn and sad atmosphere, with many close relatives of Liam Payne such as his parents, 4 One Direction members, manager Simon Cowell, new lover Kate Cassidy, old lover Cheryl, MC James Corden, football player Robbie Keane…
The 31-year-old singer’s coffin was carried by a white horse-drawn carriage. The One Direction members all attended the funeral, but did not participate in carrying the coffin of their teammate. New love Kate Cassidy and old love Cheryl also came to say goodbye to Liam Payne. Especially on the road leading to the church, there were many fans waiting to see the male singer off on his final journey.
On the way to the church, there were already a lot of One Direction fans waiting.
The male singer’s coffin was pulled to the church by a white horse-drawn carriage.
Harry Styles was the first One Direction member to arrive at the funeral. He bowed his head sadly at the death of his teammate.
Harry Styles previously said his heart was broken by the loss. The singer wrote: “The years we spent together will forever be the most precious years of my life. I will miss him forever, my dear friend.”
Zayn Malik bows his head in grief as he enters the funeral
The singer has postponed his US tour to pay tribute to his teammate Liam Payne.
Niall Horan attends funeral with girlfriend Amelia Woolley
He held his girlfriend’s hand, trying to contain his emotions in the moment of sadness.
Louis Tomlinson could not hide his sadness as he bid farewell to Liam Payne.
The eldest One Direction member probably never imagined that the group would reunite in such a tragic setting.
However, One Direction members did not participate in carrying Liam Payne’s coffin.
Kate Cassidy – Liam Payne’s last girlfriend. She traveled to Argentina with the singer, but returned to the US 2 days before his accident.
Kate Cassidy with her best friend Damian Hurley, son of model Elizabeth Hurley
Cheryl’s ex-lover wears dark glasses to cover her face. She and Liam Payne have a son together, Bear Grey Payne, who is 7 years old this year.
Even though they broke up, they remained friends to raise their son together.
Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh were members of Girls Aloud with Cheryl. They also attended the funeral to say goodbye to Liam Payne and comfort Cheryl.
One Direction manager Simon Cowell attends funeral with partner Laura Silverman
Simon Cowell comforts Liam Payne’s parents at funeral
Liam Payne’s parents were silent as they bid farewell to their son on his final journey.
Mr. Geoff Payne was the one who held back his grief and flew to Argentina, worked with the investigation agency and completed the procedures to bring his son’s remains home.
Singer Jamie Scott – who considers Liam Payne as his brother
Close friend of the late singer – MC James Corden
Singer Rochelle Humes (The Saturdays) attended the funeral with her husband Marvin Humes (JLS). Marvin Humes and Liam Payne met on The X-Factor 2008 and have maintained a close friendship over the years.
MC Adrian Chiles attended the funeral wearing a West Bromwich Albion football club kit. Liam Payne was a huge fan of the club during his lifetime.
Former English footballer Robbie Keane
Outside the church where Liam Payne’s funeral was held
Wreath with the word “Dad” and wreath of the late singer’s favorite bowling ball
Fans and locals wait outside the church.
They also placed flowers and candles in memory of the One Direction member at West Park, Wolverhampton.
