Sir Toke - who was the island's premier from 2008 until he was voted out in June - died this week after a long illness.
Tributes have been flowing in, including from Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, current premier Dalton Tagelagi and New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
But Radio Niue's Esther Pavihi says the COVID-19 pandemic and border restrictions have affected funeral plans.