Shane Warne’s funeral: All you need to know

“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” Warne’s management confirmed in a statement to Australian media outlet Fox Sports.

On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Melbourne Cricket Ground will host his public farewell on March 30.

Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews on Wednesday confirmed the MCG as the venue for a state memorial service to honor Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack last week in Thailand.

The family has announced it will hold a private funeral before the MCG service.

Autopsy results confirmed the death was due to natural causes with no signs of foul play.

Following his death on the Thai resort island of Koh Samui on Friday, Warne’s body was taken by ferry to the mainland city of Surat Thani on Sunday. It was transported to Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, on Monday night and was being prepared to fly home to Melbourne.

Affectionately known as ‘Warnie’, he made his Test debut at the SCG in 1992 against India and gained international fame when he delivered the ball of the century in 1993, one to remember for ages for cricket fans around the world.

When and where will Shane Warne’s funeral take place?

The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host Shane Warne’s public farewell on March 30. Warne’s family has announced they will hold a private funeral before the MCG service.

Where is Shane Warne’s body after his death?

Shane Warne’s body was kept in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, on Monday night and was being prepared to fly home to Melbourne.

What are the technicalities in bringing back his body from Thailand?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided a brief statement to Mail Online in regards to the transfer of the remains. ‘The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is assisting the family of Shane Warne with the return of his body to Australia,’ the statement read.  ‘Owing to the family’s request for privacy, we will not be providing further comment.’