Hundreds of surfers formed a circle in the waves off Australia’s eastern coast and cast sprigs of wild flowers into the Pacific Ocean today to honour “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin.

Family members discussed plans for “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s private funeral today and where to hold a public memorial service for the television star that could draw up to 50,000 people.

"Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin’s funeral will be held privately within seven days, his father said today, confirming that the family had declined a state funeral for the television star.