Haven't seen any evidence that a single person has actually suggested Pell get a state funeral; the entire story is a media beat-up.There will not be a state funeral for Pell in NSW or VIc.
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews today said he had not received a request for a state funeral, and rejected the prospect of hosting one.
"There won't be a state memorial service," he said.
"I couldn't think of anything that would be more distressing for victim-survivors than that."
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet also confirmed there would be no state funeral service in the state.
NSW, Victoria premiers rule out state funeral for Pell
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says holding a state funeral for Cardinal George Pell would be "distressing" for the survivors of child sex abuse.www.abc.net.au