Cilla Black funeral: In pictures

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Fans, friends and family have been paying their respects to singer and TV star Cilla Black at her funeral in Liverpool.

Crowds applauded her funeral cortege during its two-mile journey to St Mary's RC Church in Woolton.

Here are some pictures from the day:

Members of the crowd read a copy of the order of service ahead of the funeralImage source, PA

Members of the crowd read a copy of the order of service ahead of the funeral.

The coffin of Cilla Black makes its way to St Mary"s Church in Woolton, Liverpool, ahead of her funeral serviceImage source, PA

The coffin of Cilla Black made its way to the church through crowds of mourners.

Fans gathered to say goodbyeImage source, Getty Images
A fan holds a Cilla album on the funeral routeImage source, Getty Images

Fans travelled from across the UK to pay their respects.

Cilla tribute on Liverpool EchoImage source, PA

Her death and the funeral have dominated headlines in her home city of Liverpool.

Carol Vorderman, Tom Jones and Mike McCartneyImage source, PA

Carol Vorderman, Sir Tom Jones and Mike McCartney, brother of Sir Paul, arrived at the church together.

A Cilla Black tribute singer entertains members of the public outside the churchImage source, Getty Images

A Cilla Black tribute singer entertains members of the public outside the church.

The funeral cortege arrives at St Mary's Church, WooltonImage source, Getty Images

The coffin went on a two-mile procession as it made its way to St Mary's Church in Woolton, Liverpool, ahead of her funeral service

Floral tributes outside St Mary's Church included a message from her record companyImage source, PA

Floral tributes outside St Mary's Church included a message from her record company.

Paul O'Grady leaves the church after following the funeral of Cilla BlackImage source, PA

Paul O'Grady leaves St Mary's Church after paying tribute to Cilla with a number of anecdotes.