Memorial book opened for former Prime Minister Harri Holkeri
On Monday 15 August, a memorial book for former Prime Minister Harri Holkeri was opened at the House of the Estates in Helsinki. The memorial book for citizens to express their condolences is open daily from 08.00 to 16.00 until Friday 19 August. The address of the House of the Estates is Snellmaninkatu 9–11.
Mr Holkeri will receive a state funeral. The funeral service will be held at 10.00 on Saturday 27 August in Helsinki Cathedral. After the funeral service, a memorial ceremony for invited guests will take place at the House of the Estates.
Instead of flowers, donations are requested to be made to UNICEF, account number: 152930-87. Please, indicate "To the memory of Harri Holkeri" in the information field.
Inquiries: Päivi Paasikoski, Head of Information, Government Communications Unit, tel. +358 9 1602 2082 or +358 40 547 6279