In pictures: Great and good see Stephen Hawking to final resting place

Benedict Cumberbatch speaking at the memorial service for Professor Stephen Hawking (Ben Stansall/PA) Credit: PA Wire/PA Images

Professor Stephen Hawking has been laid to rest between the graves of Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey.

His ashes were interred in Scientists’ Corner, the area of the Abbey dedicated to those who have made a significant contribution to the subject, during a service to celebrate his life.

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Professor Stephen Hawking memorial service Credit: Benedict Cumberbatch
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Professor Stephen Hawking memorial service Credit: Professor Stephen Hawking
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Professor Stephen Hawking memorial service Credit: Lucy Hawking
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Professor Stephen Hawking memorial service Credit: Jane Hawking