Matthew Perry's burial site has a FRIENDS connection, actor laid to rest in private gathering

Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the beloved TV series FRIENDS, was laid to rest on November 4. The actor's final journey held a special connection to the iconic show, as his funeral took place near the Warner Bros. Studio lot where FRIENDS was filmed. The event brought together both his loved ones and his cherished FRIENDS co-stars.

FRIENDS' co-stars attend funeral

Matthew Perry's burial site, Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, carries a special significance as it is in close proximity to the very studio lot where the iconic show FRIENDS was brought to life. 

The ceremony was an intimate affair, with no more than 20 people gathered around Matthew Perry's burial plot. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow attended the memorial service, paying their respects to their late comrade. Everyone was dressed in black, paying their respects to their late comrade. As per TMZ, the service likely took place in a nearby church, where the Friends cast members could bid their final farewell to Perry. 

What did Friends co-stars say about Matthew Perry's death?

Matthew Perry breathed his last on October 28, Saturday. The Friends star was found dead from an apparent drowning in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home. He was 54. After Perry's passing, his FRIENDS co-stars– Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, issued a joint statement expressing their devastation over the "unfathomable loss" of their friend and colleague.

"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. 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," the statement read.