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Jazz and mourning when "Svennis" is laid to rest

Around 600 guests in the pews, a large screen outside the church, jazz – and the Värmland delicacy motti. Today, Sven-Göran Eriksson is being buried in Torsby.

Jazz and mourning when "Svennis" is laid to rest

So, this will be Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral

Large security presence, "ordinary people" from Värmland in the pews – and international celebrity guests. This is how Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral will be.

So, this will be Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral

Svennis laid to rest in his hometown: "Open doors"

Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson will be buried on September 13 in Fryksände Church in his hometown Torsby in Värmland. After the funeral, a music procession inspired by Italy will be held.

Svennis laid to rest in his hometown: "Open doors"