Kurtis Scott funeral details firm up as massive ‘Kick for Kurtis’ planned to celebrate his life

A Kick for Kurtis event is being planned to celebrate the life of a popular young Sunshine Coast lifesaver and footy fanatic who will be farewelled on Friday.

Kurtis Scott, left, with his little brother Henderson. A huge farewell has been planned for Kurtis on Friday.

A farewell for a young Sunshine Coast boy whose sudden death sparked an outpouring of grief will include an opportunity for the wider community to celebrate his life.

Kurtis Scott’s family is planning a public farewell for their beloved son, to be held on Friday afternoon. 

Kurtis, 10, died suddenly on July 15.

The cause of his tragic death is still to be determined, although it is understood he passed away in his sleep.

His father, Troy Scott, said it could be some time until they had answers, but he and Kurtis’ mum Sharni and their families were focused on organising their boy’s funeral and navigating coronavirus restrictions.

Kurtis Scott's parents, Sharni and Troy, remembered their son as a funny, kind boy and the "best big brother" to their youngest son Henderson.

A funeral service will be held at Gregson and Weight on Wises Road in Buderim from 10am on Friday, July 30.

The service will be limited to 200 guests.

It is understood livestreaming may be available.

Mr Scott said a Kick for Kurtis wake would then be held at the Maroochydore Roos clubhouse at Fishermans Road in Maroochydore, which would be limited in size due to Covid-19.

From about 4pm Friday Mr Scott said they would encourage extended families, friends and anyone else in the community who wished to pay their respects to come down to the Fishermans Road complex for a kickabout in honour of their footy-mad son.

Kurtis Scott and his little brother Henderson were the closest of mates.

He said the main field would be lit up and attendees could enjoy some time out on the oval kicking a football to celebrate Kurtis’s life.

Mr Scott said they had received a “ridiculous” amount of support in the days since Kurtis’s death.

Family, friends and members of the Stella Maris school, Australian rules and surf lifesaving communities paid tribute to Kurtis last week.

He was remembered as a much-loved member of his school community and a passionate young footballer and lifesaver, who had a zest for life and a brilliant sense of humour.