Liam Payne's funeral preparations underway with family and friends set to gather for 'perfect service'

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The final preparations are underway for the funeral of Liam Payne, who tragically died last month.The former One Direction star, who rose to fame on the X Factor in 2010, sadly died on Wednesday, 16 October after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.The 31 year old's sudden death saw fans across the world express their sadness over the incident, and vigils were held in locations including London, Paris and Glasgow.

Famous faces from the world of music and entertainment also mourned the loss of the beloved singer, with Liam's family paying tribute to his "kind, funny, and brave soul" in an emotional statement.

An investigation into the circumstances of his passing is still active. His father, Geoff Payne, faced the heart-wrenching task of bringing his son's body back to British soil two weeks ago, paving the way for the sombre gathering of family and friends to bid their last respects in the Home Counties in South-East England on Wednesday, 20 November.

As a cherished brother, son, father, and friend, Liam's absence leaves a void for many.The private funeral service will see his nearest and dearest, including his former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, come together in mourning.