Derby fire children's funeral
The funerals of six children who died following a house fire in Derby have taken place in the city. The children's parents are charged with their murder.
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by Paul DaviesSix children killed in a house fire in Derby have been laid to rest.
The overflowing church heard heartfelt tributes for each of them, but the children's parents, who are accused of their murder, were not there to hear them.
Prayers said for six Philpott children
Prayers were said for the children and for the fire service.
We pray for all those women and men who work in our emergency services, especially those of the fire service who risk their lives in the service of others.
Lord give them the courage and strength to carry out their duties in the knowledge that they are all in our thoughts and prayers.
A poem read out during the service called Angels on High included the lines:
And when you have a moment, just close your eyes, for they are all only a breath away, in heaven there are no goodbyes.
Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse and Jayden, in the arms of angels fly away.
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Tributes paid to Philpott children
Individual tributes were paid to the six children killed in a house fire during their funeral service at St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby town centre.
Moving tributes to six children killed in house fire
Moving tributes were paid to six children, who were killed when a fire ripped through their home as they slept, at their funeral service.
Read the full storyFull requiem mass begins
The full requiem mass began with the priests greeting the coffins outside as the church bells rang out across Derby.
Jade's coffin had a pink princess on the front while the boys' coffins each had emblems, including toy soldiers on nine-year-old John's and the Derby County emblem on Duwayne's.
Horse-drawn carriages carry children's coffins
The children's coffins are carried to the funeral service on six horse-drawn carriages.
The hearse carrying the body of Jade Philpott, 10, led the cortege with two horses wearing pink feathers.
Five more hearses, with the horses wearing blue feathers, followed, carrying the bodies of her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six, Jayden, five, and Duwayne, 13, to St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby town centre.
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Funeral for children killed in house fire
The six children's coffins are carried into St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby town centre.
Their father Mick Philpott, 55, and mother Mairead, 31, are not believed to be at the service.
The pair were charged with murdering the children and are being held in custody.
Mourners gather to say farewell to Derby fire children
Mourners turned out to say farewell to six children who died in a house fire. The children's coffins were carried to the funeral service on six horse-drawn carriages.
The hearse carrying the body of Jade Philpott, 10, led the cortege with a horse with pink feathers.
Five more hearses, each with blue feathers, followed, carrying the bodies of her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six, Jayden, five, and Duwayne, 13, to St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby town centre.
Tribute to 'cheeky chappy' John
Tributes to the six siblings who perished when a fire ripped through their home as they slept appear in the Order of Service for their funerals.
John Simon David Philpott, 9, was described by his family as a "cheeky chappy" who was "full of swagger and confidence" in his tribute.
Six-year-old Jesse described as 'crazy and cheerful'
Tributes to the six siblings who perished when a fire ripped through their home as they slept appear in the Order of Service for their funerals.
Jesse James Philpott, 6, was described by his family as a "crazy, clumsy and cheerful" character in his tribute.
