Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber Navigating Grief, Memorial Plans for Son Presley
The supermodel and businessman are reportedly seeking an intimate ceremony for their son, who died at age 27.
Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber are still in the process of deciding on memorial plans for their late son, Presley Gerber, who died on September 20 at the age of 27. The family remains highly emotional following the sudden loss.
According to reports, the couple may opt for a private ceremony, prioritizing intimacy and excluding media attention. "They're still deciding where they want to honor Presley," an insider told People. "It's hard to make those decisions when everyone is struggling emotionally. Their priority is to keep it private, without media or paparazzi there."
Presley Gerber was reportedly cremated days after his death at Rose Family Funeral Home. A second source indicated that while the family wishes to keep the memorial intimate, there has been significant interest from Presley's wide circle of friends and acquaintances. "The plan right now is somewhere in Malibu because of his love for surfing and the beach," the source added.
Presley died at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. An autopsy has been completed, but the official cause of death is pending toxicology results, which could take weeks or months. Detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose and are working to trace the source of any substances involved, though there is currently no indication of foul play.
Crawford and Gerber had reportedly made significant efforts to support Presley through his struggles with addiction, which began during his teenage years in the modeling industry. The couple also focused on protecting their daughter, Kaia Gerber, 25, ensuring she did not face similar issues. Kaia, who has described her brother as her "best friend," is also grieving deeply.
Sources close to the family have shared that Kaia is struggling to come to terms with her brother's death and that the family is concerned about her well-being. She is reportedly surrounded by a supportive network of friends and family, including her parents and boyfriend. Kaia has reportedly taken a break from her burgeoning modeling and acting career to heal from the loss.
Kaia has expressed sadness over the impact of drugs on loved ones, stating that the circumstances of Presley's death make her depressed. The family has shared resources for substance abuse and mental health support.
Presley, like his sister Kaia, began his modeling career at a young age. He left high school at 15 to pursue modeling internationally but graduated on time by continuing his studies remotely.