Vesa-Matti Loiri will not receive a state funeral, but the Ministry of Education and Culture has reportedly contributed to the funeral expenses.
According to the newspaper, the funeral schedule has been confirmed by people close to Loir, and invitations to the funeral have already been sent.
The blessing ceremony, which is open to the public, is supposed to start at three in the afternoon. According to the website of St. John’s Church, there are currently more than 2,200 seats in the church.
It touched Finns deeply
The actor-singer, who had a rich and spectacular career, died on August 10. Loiri had liver and esophagus cancer.
The funeral is held almost a month and a half after the artist’s death. Loiri will not receive a state funeral, but the Ministry of Education and Culture has reportedly contributed to the funeral expenses.
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