Not everyone attending the funeral service of former Prime Minister Patrick Manning would be able to sit inside the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Stuart Young says accommodation at the church would be tight.

The service takes place on Saturday morning at ten.

He says a large number of persons, including international guests would be present, but not everyone would be able to sit in the cathedral.

He assured all would be done to accommodate members of the public, but specially invited guests would be given priority.