The funeral service for Matthew Perry took place on Friday in Los Angeles, with the late actor's friends and family gathering to say their final goodbye at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
His five Friends co-stars – Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matt Le Blanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer – were all in attendance at the sad occasion.
Lisa, Jennifer, Courteney and David were seen arriving together on Friday, while their co-star Matt joined them outside after the ceremony, all four were dressed in sombre black attire for the funeral service.
The group of four, however, did not attend the second part of the service, which was for Matthew's family and closest friends.
A source told the Daily Mail: "The Friends cast did not attend the second half of the services which took place further up from the church at The Courts of Remembrance which is made up of several open air courtyards.
"It’s a special, more secluded area. More private. That part was only attended by Matthew’s family and closest friends. Less than 20 people.
"There were about another 20 at the first part of the services. It was very intimate. After the services, friends left while his family and few others took a car up to the area where the coffin was taken and then carried into The Courts of Remembrance."
Matthew was laid to rest at Los Angeles's Forest Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place for several other famous individuals, including Star Wars' Carrie Fisher, screen legend Bette Davis, and INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence.
The 17 Again star was found dead in his hot tub on October 28 by emergency responders, he was aged just 54 at the time time of his passing.
Law enforcement said 911 dispatched responders at around 4:00 p.m. PST due to a report of cardiac arrest.
When they arrived on the scene, they began water rescue protocol after Matthew had seemingly drowned. At the time, it was reported that there were no illegal drugs on the scene and cops did not suspect any foul play.
Matthew's Friends co-stars later paid tribute to the actor ahead of his funeral on Friday. In a statement to People Magazine, they said: "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."
"There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."
They added: "In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world."
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