Victoria Wood Laid To Rest In An Intimate Funeral Service ‘Filled With Laughter’

Victoria Wood has been laid to rest in an intimate funeral ceremony that was said to be ‘filled with laughter’.

The comedic legend sadly passed away on April 20 aged 62 following a short battle with cancer.

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It’s thought that the service was held at Golders Green Crematorium, which is not far from Victoria’s Highgate home, on May 4, with The Sun reporting that the service was ‘designed to be light-hearted and celebratory’, in line with her wishes.

Her children, Grace and Henry, and her ex-husband Geoffrey Durham attended the ceremony, along with long-time friend Julie Walters.

A friend of Victoria’s told the paper: “It was a very small and private funeral, which is exactly what Victoria would have wanted.

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“The family were very conscious that they didn’t want cameras there and were happy that was the case. Julie Walters was one of her close friends from the entertainment industry who attended.

“Even though everyone is incredibly grief stricken, it was very important that there was a very strong element of humour, jokes and laughter throughout because everyone knew that’s what she wanted.

“At the end of the day she is someone who spent her life making people laugh and it was appropriate that light-hearted and celebratory overall tone of the day. The service was full of laughter.”

Victoria receiving her CBE. Copyright [Steve Parsons/PA Wire]

A source had previously told The Sunday Mirror that Victoria ‘always made it clear that she doesn’t crave publicity or fanfare’, with the expectation that the funeral would be small and private.

Victoria was known and loved for her work on a range of brilliant shows, including Dinnerladies and Victoria Wood: As Seen On TV. The BAFTA-winner was made an OBE in 1997, and a CBE in 2008.