Serge Fiori’s state funeral will take place July 15 in Montreal
Posted July 2, 2025 9:48 am.
Last Updated July 2, 2025 12:50 pm.
The state funeral for singer-songwriter Serge Fiori will take place on July 15 at 3 p.m., at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts in Montreal.
The Quebec government announced the ceremony in a press release Wednesday morning.
“Throughout his career, Serge Fiori offered us a body of work that unites us, reflects us, and touches our hearts,” said Premier François Legault in the release. “He helped build Quebec’s musical identity; our nation owes him a great deal.”
This ceremony, organized according to the wishes of the family, is set to offer the public the opportunity to pay a final tribute to the artist.
Passes for the ceremony will be available to the public.
“The distribution arrangements for these passes, as well as details regarding the ceremony’s schedule and content, will be announced in the coming days,” it said in the press release.
A book of condolences has also been made available to the public wishing to send a message to Fiori’s family: Québec.ca/condoléances.
“This national tribute is a way for all of Quebec to recognize the profound legacy he leaves behind,: said Legault. “It is our turn to say thank you.”
—With files from The Canadian Press, first published in French and translated by CityNews
