Robin Williams is to be laid to rest in San Francisco, according to E! News.

The 63-year-old actor committed suicide on Monday, and his third wife Susan Schneider is reportedly planning a 'very private' funeral in the Bay area.

His 31-year-old son Zak and other family members have already begun flying into town ahead of the ceremony.

The source told E! News: "It's not official yet, but that's the plan. It will be small. They were both very private people."

As well as the private service,the source added there will be a comedy benefit night held for the public to honour the late great actor.

The event will take place at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California, at some point over the next few weeks, though nothing has yet been finalised.