Liam Payne funeral: What we know

Liam Payne's funeral was held on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at St Mary's Church in Buckinghamshire. The service was attended by family, friends, and former bandmates from One Direction, including Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan.

The 31-year-old singer died on 16 October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He had been in the country for a series of concerts with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.

The funeral was a private ceremony, but some details have been released by attendees. The service was said to be "emotional" and "heartbreaking", with many of those present visibly upset.

One Direction performed a special rendition of their hit song "What Makes You Beautiful" at the funeral. The song was written by Payne and was released in 2011.

Payne's former girlfriend, Cheryl Cole, was also in attendance at the funeral. The pair have a seven-year-old son together, Bear.

Payne's death has been a huge shock to the music world. He was a hugely popular singer and songwriter, and his death has left a huge hole in the industry.

Our thoughts are with Payne's family and friends at this difficult time.