.'s co-founder, is taking place Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The funeral is characterized as a small private gathering, this person said. The person wouldn't say where or when the event was taking place, citing respect for Mr. Jobs and his family's privacy.
The event comes two days after Mr. Jobs passed away after battling an undisclosed illness. He previously underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant.
Apple has said there are no public services planned.
In a letter to Apple's employees on Wednesday, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said that the company is "planning a celebration of Steve's extraordinary life" for staff that will take place soon.
The location and time of the event was not known, however.
After Jobs passed away on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is planning “a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon” – believed to be separate from today’s event.
A statement from Jobs’ family on Wednesday evening said that he “died peacefully today surrounded by his family.”
“We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve,” the statement said. “We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.”
Jobs and his wife, Laurene Powell, married in 1991 and had three children: Reed Paul, Erin Sienna and Eve.
Jobs’ health was cloaked in secrecy for much of the past five years as, it is believed, he deteriorated from pancreatic cancer.
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