The cortege arrived at St Rumwold’s Church in the Kent village of Bonnington for the funeral of Paul O’Grady on Thursday afternoon.
A horse-drawn carriage slowly made its way to the church where Reverend Canon Roger Martin welcomed family and friends including comedian Julian Clary, actress Dame Sheila Hancock, the late Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower Scott Mitchell and EastEnders actor Scott Maslen.
The Salvation Army Band played songs such as Tomorrow from the musical Annie – in which O’Grady was starring in a touring production at the time of his death.
These were the emotional scenes.
1. Final respect paid to Paul O'Grady
The funeral cortege of Paul O'Grady travels through the village of Aldington, Kent ahead of his funeral at St Rumwold's Church. Photo: Yui Mok
2. Final respect paid to Paul O'Grady
The funeral cortege of Paul O'Grady travels through the village of Aldington, Kent ahead of his funeral at St Rumwold's Church. Photo: Yui Mok
3. Final respect paid to Paul O'Grady
A person waits outside the Walnut Tree Pub with their dog ahead of the cortege for Paul O'Grady travelling past. Photo: Yui Mok
