The funeral arrangements for late Brazilian football legend Pele were announced just hours after his family confirmed his death on Thursday, December 29.
The date and location of Pele’s funeral have been announced.
As football fans around the world paid their respects to Pele on social media, Santos Futebol Clube released information on how fans can bid farewell to the football legend.
After his health deteriorated between November and December, it was rumored that Pele had the final say on where his funeral would be held.
After his body has been embalmed at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, a public funeral ceremony for Pele will be held on January 2. It will then be transported to Santos’ stadium, Vila Belmiro. There will be gate access for the general public, as well as separate entrances for political officials, other prominent figures, and members of the press.
On January 3, his private burial will take place following a parade through the streets of Santos. Pele will be buried at the Memorial Necropole Ecumenica. This area will be closed to the public.