Liam Payne: From Simon Cowell to One Direction bandmates, here’s everyone who attended his funeral

Liam Payne’s funeral was an intimate ceremony that honoured the late singer. It was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Liam tragically passed away at the age of 31 on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here’s everything we know about the tragic incident.

Payne’s family organised the intimate service where his dark blue coffin was adorned with white roses. It had heartfelt floral tributes on it that read ‘son’ and ‘daddy’ and arrived on a horse-drawn carriage. The church was surrounded by close friends, family, and some of the most significant figures from Payne’s life and career.

Who all attended Liam Payne’s funeral?

The private funeral was held by his parents Geoff and Karen, and several members of his family were in attendance including his two sisters Nicola and Ruth. Cheryl, Payne’s former partner and the mother of his son, also attended along with their seven-year-old Bear and is reported to have helped Liam's parents with the planning of the funeral.

Payne’s One Direction bandmates—Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan—were also on the list of mourners.

A source said:

His family have gone to great lengths to put together the perfect service and give him the send-off he deserves.

Liam may have been a global superstar but to Geoff and Karen, he will always be their little boy.

Simon Cowell, the music mogul who formed One Direction, attended alongside various celebrities from the entertainment industry, including James Corden, Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Scott Mills, Adrian Chiles and Robbie Keane.According to Sky News, Girls Aloud’sNicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh had also come to pay their respects.

Among the attendees was also Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who he was planning to marry before his tragic passing. She was accompanied by Damian Hurley.

One of Liam Payne's 'dear friends' was missing from the guest list

Amongst the star-studded guest list, one notable name was missing.

Roger Nores - a controversial figure in the days leading up to the singer’s untimely death - was absent from the funeral. It has been reported by several media that Nores was Liam's manager, however he has denied those claims and said that Liam was his 'dear friend.'

Manager or not, it has been alleged that Nores was at the Casa Sur Hotel when Payne fell from the third-floor balcony. Moreover, there is mounting speculation that he is one of the three people who have been charged in connection to his death. Another allegation that Nores has since denied.

However given the uncertain circumstances that surround Nores, it has been reported that he was explicitly uninvited to the service. A source told The Sun:

Liam's family want his funeral to go off without a hitch and right now opinions are strained when it comes to Roger.

It's true he and Liam had a bond but he's never been popular when it comes to Liam's wider circle.

Adding:

Many people didn't even know Liam and Roger had reconnected until his fateful trip to Argentina last month. Due to the ongoing investigation in Argentina, he's not welcome at this week's service.

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Sources used:

Metro.co.uk: Full list of guests who attended Liam Payne’s funeral

Sky News: Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place

The Sun: Liam Payne’s funeral will take place this week but his manager Roger Nores is told he is ‘not welcome’