Perth readies for actor’s burial

Heath Ledger’s hometown of Perth, Australia, prepared Monday for the arrival of his remains.

Details of funeral arrangements for the late costar of “Brokeback Mountain” have not been announced, but Ledger’s family is expected to bring his body back to Perth this week. Family members have reportedly already attended two memorial services in Los Angeles.

The Australian newspaper reported Monday that Ledger will be buried next to two of his grandparents in a family plot in Perth. Ledger’s publicist, Mara Buxbaum, didn’t immediately respond to an e-mail from the Associated Press seeking comment.

Ledger died in his New York City apartment Jan. 22 at age 28. Authorities suspect a drug overdose, but the cause of his death is still pending the outcome of toxicology tests.