The Wanted star Tom Parker will be laid to rest today at a ceremony attended by his family and former bandmates.
Tom tragically died at the age of 33 last month after battling an inoperable brain tumour, which he was diagnosed with in October 2020.
Close friends and family will be attending the private service in southeast London and his widow, Kelsey Parker, has encouraged fans to gather from 10am to watch the service outside.
Decorative flowers, which spelt out 'Glad You Came', were also laid out in front of the church in Petts Wood.
Fans have also been invited to line the route as the family head to the church.
Last week, Kelsey took to social media to share more information on the upcoming funeral.
"There will be private celebration of life on Wednesday 20th April," the mother-of-two shared on Instagram.
"We know many of you would like to pay your respects as well, so would love for you to join us in Petts Wood from 10am.
"It would be beautiful to have everyone line the route as we head to our private service.
"You are then welcome to join us outside the church for the duration where the service will be relayed on screens."
Kelsey also created a GoFundMe page, 'with all proceeds eventually going to amazing causes in Tom’s name, to help others in need.'
She had written: "Our hearts are truly broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without him, but one of the biggest sources of comfort over the last 2 years has been the outpouring of love and support we’ve all received.
"We can’t thank everyone enough for holding Tom, myself and the children in your thoughts and prayers, for lighting candles and sharing beautiful messages of hope and condolence."
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Tom tragically lost his battle with a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma.
He died on March 30 having announced his diagnosis of the stage four disease in October of 2020.
The disease was inoperable, with Tom leaving behind his wife Kelsey Parker and their two children, daughter Aurelia and son Bodhi.
Announcing his death, Kelsey said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side.
"Our hearts are broken.
"Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.
"We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children."
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