The national funeral in tribute to singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland, who died on April 27, will take place on April 1er June at the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral Basilica, in Montreal.
In a press release sent Wednesday, the office of Prime Minister François Legault confirmed “officially the holding of a national funeral in honor of this great Quebecer.” The Quebec flag on the main tower of the Parliament Building will also be flown at half-mast on this date.
The places reserved for the public for the ceremony will however be limited, it was specified. The population will, however, be able to come and say goodbye to this artist who died at the age of 89, during his exhibition in the ardent chapel. This will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 31, at the Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts.
Those who wish to give a testimony to Mr. Ferland’s family will now be able to do so online, thanks to a register of condolences.
The day after the death of the singer-songwriter, the Prime Minister highlighted the legacy of this “great builder of Quebec song”, to whom we owe the legendary album Jaune.
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