David Bowie 'has been secretly cremated in America without friends or family present' after telling loved ones he didn't want a funeral

According to the Daily Mirror, the singer told friends that he only wanted to be remembered for the good times and his music.

He explained his wishes to his family and wife Iman, 60, about what should happen after he died.

One source said: ‘In many respects you don’t need a memorial or service to remember David by…you have his music instead.

‘He would have wanted to just disappear with no fuss, no big show, no fan-fare. This would totally be his style.

‘His last album Blackstar was very much his goodbye to fans instead.’

Despite his decision not to have a funeral, a number of memorial concerts are being held for Bowie, while next month’s Brit Awards will be dedicated to the London-born singer.

He is believed to have undergone a ‘direct cremation’ which would have entailed his remains being collected and taken to the cremation without any ceremony …. http://www.dailymail.co.uk