Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Sir Garfield Sobers' State Funeral in Barbados
Sir Garfield Sobers, a famous cricket player from Barbados, passed away at 89.
His funeral will be a big event on July 29 at Kensington in Bridgetown.
His body will be displayed for two days before the funeral.
This is a special honor because he was very important to Barbados and cricket.
The first person to get this honor was Frank Worrell.
The family is also involved in planning the funeral.
Sir Garfield Sobers' state funeral will be held on July 29 at Kensington, Bridgetown.
His body will lie in state for two days prior at Parliament Buildings and Kensington.
Sobers is considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history.
Frank Worrell was the first person to receive a state funeral in Barbados.
The funeral is planned as a Thanksgiving ceremony with national significance.
- Who
- Sir Garfield Sobers, Barbados health and wellness minister Lisa Cummins, Frank Worrell
- What
- State funeral for Sir Garfield Sobers
- When
- July 29 at 10 AM
- Where
- Kensington, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Why
- To honor Sobers' national significance and cricket legacy
National Pride
Family Privacy
Public Ceremony
National Pride
The state funeral is a tribute to Sobers' national significance and cricket legacy.
Family Privacy
The family may prefer a more private and intimate farewell.
- Date of Funeral
- July 29
- Location
- Kensington, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Time of Funeral
- 10 AM
- Body Lies in State
- Two days prior at Parliament Buildings and Kensington
- First State Funeral in Barbados
- Frank Worrell in 1967