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While details on Paul Walker’s funeral have not been completely finalized yet, we do have some of the details. Have a look at what we know and we’ll be updating as more information comes in …
1. It Was Rumored That Tyrese Gibson Is Helping Walker’s Family With Arrangements
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According to E! Online, Walker’s co-star Tyrese met with Paul Walker’s mother, Cheryl Walker and father, Paul Walker Sr. on December 1, 2013 to discuss the next steps for the funeral and family arrangements.
Since this report, Tyrese has come out on Twitter to deny his involvement in Walker’s funeral with the below tweets.
Respectfully I post this…. People are saying I am involved in the planning of Paul's funeral this is false information I am not involved
— Vision Implementer (@Tyrese) December 4, 2013
This is not about me everything is about Paul and his family so please respect the family privacy and allow them to mourn his loss. Bless u
— Vision Implementer (@Tyrese) December 4, 2013
2. Walker Will Be Laid to Rest in the Hollywood Hills
According to Hollywood Life, Paul Walker will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, California on Saturday, December 14, 2013. A source close to the family states
: The family intends on dividing Paul’s ashes between an urn and keepsakes.
3. The Funeral Will Be For Family and Close Friends Only
You may have heard about Vin Diesel speaking to fans who gathered at Paul Walker’s crash site. Hundreds of people have left candles, photos, and other mementos at the accident site to remember the star. On December 2, 2013, family and friends were given private time at the scene for an intimate memorial service for Paul. Police vacated fans and media so that those close to the star could have their own moments to grieve. After the service, Vin addressed the fans present, thanking them for their love and support.
Much like the memorial service that the family had, Walker’s funeral will be small. According to Hollywood Life:
Paul’s funeral service will be a private event, for his family only — with the exception of the cast and crew of ‘The Fast and the Furious,’ who have all been invited … The strict guest list has been made mostly out of concern for Paul’s 15-year-old daughter, Meadow Walker, who is devastated by his loss.
Family sources told TMZ that sometime after the funeral there will be a larger memorial, but it will still be invitation only.
4. The Westboro Baptist Church Plans to Picket the Funeral
The furious God cut off Paul Walker! Thank God for His condign wrath! WBC to picket funeral. @RealPaulWalker #TeamPW pic.twitter.com/Z1qJ2wnqFJ
— Westboro Baptist (@WBCSays) December 1, 2013
Of course, the Westboro Baptist Church had something to say about Walker’s death. They usually have something to say about everything. Unfortunately, they plan on picketing our beloved Paul Walker’s funeral. We hope they can have a little respect and back off …
5. Fans Are Hoping for Some Sort of Fast and the Furious Aspects at the Funeral
They should do this for Paul walker funeral#RIPPaulWaker pic.twitter.com/yJFFX6WamJ
— John Gloria (@johngloria22) December 1, 2013
While many fans are hoping to see fast cars with flowers lined up at Walker’s funeral, this probably won’t be the case. In a recent TMZ interview with Walker’s father, his dad talks about his son’s love of cars, but insists his son was not a street racer. Plus, most of the cast-mates don’t even want to think about the Fast and the Furious movies right now, but who knows? If Paul Walker loved fast cars so much, maybe F&F fans will get their wish …
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Paul Walker’s Funeral: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know