Family Announces Memorial Arrangements, Public Funeral

Glen Hansard’s family has announced the details of his memorial arrangements following the death of the Irish singer-songwriter earlier this week.

“A public wake will take place in the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 on Monday 3rd August between 11am and 4pm. Glen will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects,” Hansard’s family wrote. “Glen’s funeral will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 on Tuesday 4th August at 1:30pm. The funeral will be open to the public, however access inside the Cathedral will be extremely limited given the numbers expected.”

The family added, “Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen’s friends and family.”

Due to the large amount of people expected to attend Hansard’s funeral and the limited seating at the venue, a public address system will be placed outside the cathedral. The funeral will also be broadcast live on Irish news stations RTE News and RIP.IE. In lieu of flowers and gifts, Hansard’s family asked that mourners instead donate to either Dublin’s Simon Community, a charity that helps homeless people, and Ukrainian Action.

“The family kindly asks that the privacy of Glen’s family and friends be respected at this time,” they added.

Hansard died Wednesday following a motorcycle crash at the age of 56. The Oscar-winning Once singer-songwriter was remembered soon after by the likes of U2’s Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Barack Obama.