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Matthew Perry funeral: From Paul Walker to Brittany Murphy, all the celebs interred at Forest Lawn cemetery

Matthew Perry's funeral took place in LA six days after he was tragically found dead in a hot tub

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A private funeral for ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry was held on Friday at the Forest Lawn Church of the Hills in Los Angeles following his heartbreaking death on October 28.

Perry, who portrayed the witty and sarcastic Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’ was found dead in a hot tub at his LA home, although the cause of his death is not yet confirmed.

‘Friends’ cast including Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courtney Cox, and David Schwimmer arrived as a united quartet, clad in black suits, exuding a somber and emotional demeanor.

They gathered to bid their final farewells to their dear friend and co-star, Perry.

Matthew Perry’s funeral held at the Forest Lawn cemetery

A private funeral took place on Friday for Matthew Perry, six days after he was tragically found dead in the hot tub at his Los Angeles residence at the age of 54.

The actor was laid to rest in a modest hour-long service held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles which resides opposite Warner Bros Studio where ‘Friends’ was filmed for ten seasons.

In attendance were his tearful mother, Suzanne Morrison, 84, and his stepfather, Keith Morrison, a journalist for Dateline, who was also one of the pallbearers.

His father, John Perry, 82, was also present at the private event, as they came together to bid a final farewell to their beloved Perry.

Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-stars were also there to say a final goodbye to their friend. A source told DailyMail, “Ms Aniston was one of the first to arrive. She kept herself to herself. This is a high profile gathering.”

The solemn service concluded with a touching rendition of Peter Gabriel's song 'Don't Give Up.'

The song's poignant lyrics, which include the lines, "No fight left or so it seems, I am a man whose dreams have all deserted, I've changed my face, I've changed my name, But no one wants you when you lose," resonated deeply as a tribute to Perry and the enduring impact he had on those who loved and admired him.

Following the service, Perry was laid to rest in a dark wooden coffin in a private family-only ceremony.

Outside the church, a gathering of mourners dressed in somber black attire stood together, offering mutual support and comfort through embraces.

It is uncertain whether a more public celebration of his life will be held at a later date, leaving that decision open to future arrangements.

Famous stars buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, a revered resting place for Hollywood's brightest stars, is home to an array of celebrated actors and musicians.

Among them, is Brittany Murphy, known for her role as Tai in ‘Clueless’ and appearances in films such as ‘Uptown Girls’ and ‘8 Mile.’ The star was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills after her tragic death in 2009. 

Ricky Nelson known for chart-toppers like ‘Fools Rush In’ and ‘Hello, Mary Lou,' died during the crash-landing of his band’s aircraft on December 31, 1985. Nelson was privately buried days later in the Forest Lawn's Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles, California in the Revelation section, Plot 3540

Paul Walker, who left an indelible mark as a star of the ‘Fast & Furious’ film franchise. Walker died in a single-vehicle collision on November 30, 2013, as a passenger in a speeding car.

Here are some other stars buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

McLean Stevenson is famous for his portrayal of Colonel Henry Blake in the beloved show ‘MAS*H.’

The Grammy-winning Lou Rawls, whose velvety voice graced hits like ‘You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ and ‘Lady Love.’

The youngest Bee Gees sibling, Andy Gibb, who achieved solo success with tracks like ‘Shadow Dancing’ and ‘Everlasting Love.’