Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died Tuesday at age 46, will lie in repose at Toronto City Hall for two days next week, according to his chief of staff.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Dan Jacobs said the funeral arrangements for the controversial politician will begin on the morning of March 28th, with a public viewing at Toronto City Hall.
The public viewing will also continue the following day.
On the morning of March 30th, there will be a procession beginning at city hall, ending with a funeral service at St. James Cathedral in downtown Toronto.
"Coun. Ford's family wishes to express their gratitude for the thousands of messages of support they have received from around the world," said Jacobs in the statement.
"As difficult as it is to say goodbye, they would like to do so in the same manner in which he lived his life, by sharing it with the people."
Jacobs added that Ford's family wanted to thank Mayor John Tory for allowing Ford to lie in repose at city hall.
Ford made headlines in Canada and internationally for his outspoken and brash leadership style, and for his admission that he abused drugs and alcohol while in office.
He served as mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014.
Ford was hoping to serve a second term in office before he was diagnosed with a malignant liposarcoma in September 2014.
