Glen Hansard’s family has shared memorial arrangements following the death of the Irish singer-songwriter earlier this week. The announcement outlines plans for a public farewell, giving supporters and members of the public a chance to pay their respects.

According to the family’s notice, a public wake is set to take place in a chapel. The update also includes funeral-related arrangements, signaling that the memorial events will be open beyond close relatives and friends.

News of the public funeral and wake is likely to draw attention from fans in Ireland and beyond, reflecting Hansard’s standing as a widely known singer-songwriter. The family’s statement focuses on the practical details of the memorial while marking a period of mourning after his death.

Further information is expected to guide those wishing to attend the public events. For now, the memorial announcement sets out the first official plans for honoring Glen Hansard in the days after his passing.