(Prog) The family of late Magellan mainman Trent Gardner have announced that they have set up a memorial fund to help cover the cost of his funeral expenses.

Multi-instrumentalist Gardner died suddenly in Vacaville, California, on June 11. And his family have asked fans for financial help to give him a "dignified burial" and are seeking $8000.

His son Trent Gardner II says: "My father affected people all over the world with his music and my family and I are grateful and humbled by any size of donation that you are able to give." Read more here.