George “FIJI” Veikoso’s final rites set for August 12 with service at Vodafone Arena and burial at his village

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George “FIJI” Veikoso will be accorded final rites on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 begining with a service at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

This has been announced this morning on the Homecoming Music Festival social media page.

Entry to the stands at the arena will open from 7:30am with all guests kindly required to be seated by 8:15am.

“Please note that the ground floor seating will be reserved for Family and Close Friends only,” said the post.

The funeral procession will travel along Laucala Bay Road at approximately 8am, arriving at the arena by 8:30am. The service will commence at 9:00am.

“Following the service, family and friends will accompany the funeral cortège to the burial where our beloved George “FIJI” Veikoso will be laid to rest in his final resting place, among his ancestors.”