Liam Payne’s funeral to take place tomorrow with all four One Direction bandmates expected to pay their respects

Liam Payne‘s funeral will take place tomorrow, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates expected to pay their respects at the ceremony.

The former One Direction star, 31, died just over a month ago from head injuries he suffered after falling from the balcony of his third-floor hotel suite in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

His heart-broken father Geoff brought his son’s remains back to Britain two weeks ago, following extensive examinations from the Argentinian authorities into his death.

Payne had travelled to Argentina in September with his close friend Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores – described by some as his manager – to renew his visa to live in the USA and watch his former bandmate Niall Horan perform.

He will be laid to rest tomorrow in a private funeral in the Home Counties where just his family and closest friends will attend, followed by a wake.

Former One Direction members Harry Styles, 30, Horan, 31, Zayn Malik, 31, and Louis Tomlinson, 32, are expected to be there to say their final goodbyes.

Liam Payne 's funeral will take place tomorrow, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates are expected to pay their respects at the ceremony

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Liam Payne ‘s funeral will take place tomorrow, with all four of his former One Direction bandmates are expected to pay their respects at the ceremony

Aerial view of the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

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Aerial view of the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires

Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

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Liam rose to fame with band One Direction. He is pictured with bandmates (left-right) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik

In a joint statement released in the wake of Payne’s tragic death, Tomlinson, Malik, Horan, and Styles said they were ‘completely devastated.’

‘In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,’ they said.

‘But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

‘The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

‘We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.’

Tomlinson, Styles and Malik all later released separate tributes.

Styles wrote on Instagram that he was ‘truly devastated’ and will ‘miss him always’.

‘His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.

In a statement signed 'Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry', Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates said they were 'completely devastated'

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In a statement signed ‘Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry’, Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said they were ‘completely devastated’

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Louis Tomlinson said he was 'really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye' in a separate tribute to Payne

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Louis Tomlinson said he was ‘really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye’ in a separate tribute to Payne

Zayn Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne 'hoping you can hear me'

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Zayn Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne ‘hoping you can hear me’

Harry Styles wrote on Instagram that he was 'truly devastated' and will 'miss him always'

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Harry Styles wrote on Instagram that he was ‘truly devastated’ and will ‘miss him always’

‘Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.

‘He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.

‘My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew him and loved him, as I did.’

Tomlinson said in a separate emotional tribute that he was ‘really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye’.

He posted a picture on his Instagram page of the two of them on stage with Payne lovingly putting his arm over Tomlinson’s shoulder.

Tomlinson said he would be an uncle to Payne’s son Bear if he ‘ever needs me’ and ‘tell him stories of how amazing his dad was’.

‘I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life,’ he wrote.

‘I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.

‘I wish I got a chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.

Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (left)

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Payne had been on holiday in South America with girlfriend Kate Cassidy (left)

Tributes and flowers are placed outside St. Peter's collegiate church to remember former One Direction singer Liam Payne, in Wolverhampton

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Tributes and flowers are placed outside St. Peter’s collegiate church to remember former One Direction singer Liam Payne, in Wolverhampton

One Direction fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne, at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City on October 17

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One Direction fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne, at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City on October 17

‘Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X’.

Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne ‘hoping you can hear me’.

In his own heart wrenching tribute, he said he had ‘lost a brother when you left us’.

‘And I can’t explain you you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly,’ he wrote.

‘I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever. There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro.’

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