The ex-England football manager died at 76 on August 26 after living with terminal pancreatic cancer.
Some of the game's biggest names will pay their respects at Fryksande Church in Torsby, in Eriksson's native Sweden.
The final written words from the ex-Man City and Lazio coach have revealed that he was at peace.
Champagne
Eriksson wrote: "Never give up.
Do not give up, is my message for life. And please don't forget this: life is always, always to be celebrated.
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