Oscar Pistorius is planning a personal memorial service for Reeva Steenkamp, the 29-year-old model he shot at his home.
The service will be at the home of his uncle Arnold, in Pretoria, South Africa, where the athlete has been staying since he was released on bail awaiting trial on a premeditated murder charge.
A firm acting on Pistorius’s behalf said he had specifically requested the service “as he remains in deep mourning for the loss of his partner Reeva”, whom he says he shot by accident, assuming an intruder had entered his home, on February 14.
Vuma Reputation Management said: “Oscar has asked for a private service with people who share his loss, including his family members who knew and loved Reeva as one of their own.”
Last Tuesday a memorial service was held for Ms Steenkamp in the southern coast city of Port Elizabeth, where her body was cremated following a private service.
That same day, the bail hearing for Pistorius started in the capital Pretoria.
It was unclear exactly what the athlete’s service would consist of or how many people would attend.
Prosecutors say the pair had an argument before Ms Steenkamp was killed.
Vuma said Pistorius “continues to grieve” for her.
Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair set bail for Pistorius at 1 million rand (£75,000). The 26-year-old was also ordered to hand over his passports, turn in any guns he owns and keep away from his home in a Pretoria gated community.