Fireworks set off as Bellingham laid to rest

Fireworks were set off as Lynda Bellingham was laid to rest at a cemetery in Crewkerne, Somerset.

Silver, green and red fireworks were accompanied by cheers and loud clapping from the mourners who had gathered at Townsend Cemetery for the private service.

Some guests wept and embraced each other outside the church following the funeral before walking to the cemetery.

Bellingham's husband Mr Pattemore was overheard telling a group outside the chapel: "Everyone laughed as she came out, that is exactly what I wanted. It was exactly what I wanted."