Discussion held on arrangements for state funeral of Malini Fonseka

26-May-2025

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The final rites of the late veteran actress and icon of Sri Lankan cinema, Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours today ( May 26), at the Independence Square premises.

A discussion regarding the arrangements for the state funeral was held in the afternoon on May 24 at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. H. M. Sunil Senevi and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

It was during this meeting that the official arrangements were confirmed, according to the President’s Media Division.

The remains of Mrs. Malini Fonseka will be placed at the Tharangani Hall of the National Film Corporation on May 25 followed by public viewing at Independence Square on May 26.

The funeral will take place in the evening on May 26 at Independence Square, with full state honours. 

Extensive discussions were held regarding the necessary arrangements to provide appropriate facilities for the public arriving from across the country to pay their final respects to the remains of Malini Fonseka, the President’s Media Division said.