Tom Parker was buried by his bandmates at an emotional funeral in London on Wednesday.
The surviving four members of The Wanted, Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes, were photographed with the late singer’s coffin.
George and McGuiness are seen here helping their late bandmate’s coffin.SplashNews.com
Parker died March 30 at the age of 33 after battling end-stage brain cancer for more than a year.
Alongside his boy band, One Direction member Liam Payne was spotted attending the service, which was held at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
In 2012, Tom apparently blamed One Direction for breaking up with The Wanted, saying, “I don’t think any band out there can compete with them right now,” according to SplashNews.com
Though the funeral was private, Parker’s wife, Kelsey Parker, invited fans to join friends and family during a horse-drawn hearse procession into the church. The service was also broadcast on screens outside.
Kelsey Parker was seen collapsing outside the church.
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She is seen here being comforted by loved ones.
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Hundreds came to pay their respects. According to The Sun, the front featured a flower arrangement with the words “Glad You Came” – a tribute to The Wanted’s 2011 hit.
Kelsey seemed overcome with emotion as she wiped tears from her face.
There was another beautiful flower arrangement with the word “Daddy” spelled out.
Friends and family carried a sign that read “Daddy” at SplashNews.com
Kelsey shared 2-year-old daughter Aurelia Rose and 1-year-old son Bodhi with Tom.
On April 2, the actress thanked fans for their emotional and financial support.
She wrote on Instagram: “Words cannot express how much all your love and support means right now. We are overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity.
“We have set up a donation page for those of you who would like to donate in Tom’s memory. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.”
This photo of Tom surrounded by flowers was at the funeral.Raw Image LTD/MEGA
Kelsey also broke the news of her late husband’s death on social media, writing at the time: “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with his entire family by his side. Our hearts are broken.
“Tom was the center of our world and we can no longer imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.”
Tom first announced in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
Tom Parker was buried by his bandmates on Wednesday.WireImage
He underwent chemotherapy and radiation and announced in November 2021 that his tumor was “under control”.
Tom joined The Wanted in 2009 and they released hits like “All Time Low” and “I Found You”.
The group went on hiatus in 2014 but reunited in 2021 for a greatest hits album and benefit concert in London in support of Tom.