The funeral for Apple's co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, will be held today, according to several sources.

The funeral is planned to be a small and private gathering. The time and location of the funeral are undisclosed, out of respect for the family's privacy wishes.

According to Apple's spokesman, no public services were planned for Steve Jobs' funeral as of yesterday, and the family wants to keep it a private affair.

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.

Apple memorialized Mr. Jobs on its website after announcing his death, and it has encouraged well-wishers to share memories and notes of condolence with a special email address.

The funeral was planned two days after Jobs' death, after he underwent surgery for a rare type of pancreatic cancer.

The public, including fans of Apple's products and Steve Jobs, have mourned, paid their respects and conducted their own memorial services, setting up impromptu displays of flowers, messages and other items at Apple retail stores around the world.

Steve Jobs quietly passed away at his home on Oct. 5.

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