Mourners gathered in Amersham in Buckinghamshire, England for the occasion.
One of the first arrivals was Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, and bandmate Kimberley Walsh followed.
It is going to be an incredibly difficult day."
On October 17, the statement was posted to theOne Direction Instagramaccount.
It read: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.
In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.
We will miss him terribly.
We love you Liam.”
