link and info
BBC Liverpool has Edwin Starrs final interview up on its website Check here to listen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/music/2003/edwinstar/interview.shtml
 
The offical website has the following information up

A private funeral for family only will be held next week in the UK. Instead of flowers, please send donations to either of the following charities, making sure you include a cover note saying it is on behalf of Edwin Starr:

More details on the offical website click here
http://www.edwinstarr.info