This will be followed by a private service for close friends and family only at Redditch Crematorium (we would ask that the media respect the family's privacy at this service). The service is also being relayed to Alvechurch CE Middle School, which is being closed for the day, as well as into the church hall.

There will be live-feed available from inside the church. This is being operated by ITV Central as a pool arrangement (if you have any queries about this, please liaise with News Editor Chris Hesketh at ITV Central). As part of this arrangement there will also be footage available of the hearse as it passes Alvechurch CE Middle School prior to the service.

Media are welcome to be present outside the church and an area of the churchyard will be reserved for this purpose. Orders of service will be available on the day, along with copies of the tributes being given. The family themselves will not be giving interviews or making statements at this time.

Please note that there will be no parking available for media at St. Laurence's Church.

 

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