State funeral for Sir Garfield Sobers set for July 29

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July 21, 2026

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State funeral for Sir Garfield Sobers set for July 29

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The state funeral for National Hero, the late Sir Garfield Sobers, will be held at Kensington Oval on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m.

This announcement comes from Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Lisa Cummins at a news briefing at the Ministry’s headquarters in Culloden Road to provide details on arrangements for the national event.

She says the body of Sir Garry will lie in state on the two days before the official funeral.

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