Summary
Rhodri Morgan died at the age of 77 in May
Funeral ceremony started at 11:00 BST
Former AM Lorraine Barrett, a humanist celebrant, conducted the ceremony
500 people attended, with 360 inside and hundreds outside
Ceremony was relayed to Senedd steps via speakers
A tune Rhodri was learningpublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
'He would always pick up hitch-hikers'published at 11:54 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Mari describes colourful trips away with the family
She said: "My father would always pick-up hitch-hikers.
"He never had any regrets, except one... that he never broke three hours in the marathon."
'Firstly and foremost he was our father'published at 11:50 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Rhodri Morgan's daughter pays tribute
Mari said: "Maybe he was the father of devolution or the nation I don’t know, but what I do know is that he was our father and their grandfather and we are going to miss him hugely
She described "an incredible childhood" with her "sport obsessed" father.
Mari added: "We couldn't have a sensible conversation with him during the Olympics, his mind was elsewhere."
'A celebration of his life'published at 11:46 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
A mourner holds an order of service
'Rhodri loved this'published at 11:40 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
'It was about books and he loved books'
Steffan and Johan, two of Rhodri Morgan's eight grandchildren, read Steffan's award-winning poem at the Senedd ceremony
People listen to the service outsidepublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Entry was on a 'first come' basis
'Chuck him over the garden wall!'published at 11:26 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
University academic Prys Morgan's tribute to brother
"When Rhodri came home from hospital, my response was chuck him over the garden wall. He can't speak!
"My father said it is your job to teach him to speak. I think you would all agree, he was my first and my most brilliant pupil!"
Image source, bbcAn emotional rendition of Calon Lanpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Rhodri Morgan's grandson Efan's tribute
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End of twitter postFamily leads Senedd tributepublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Rhodri Morgan's grandson Efan sings Calon Lan
Coffin arrives at the Seneddpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Family and pallbearers in Wales rugby and football shirts
Media caption, Rhodri Morgan's coffin carried to Senedd for funeral
'Soul mates for 53 years'published at 11:13 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
The family thought Senedd 'would be right place'
Quote MessageThe whole of Wales and beyond have been shocked and saddened but it cannot compare to what the family is feeling. Julie and Rhodri were soul mates for 53 years after meeting in 1964 - during an election campaign. They celebrated their 50th anniversary recently.
Lorraine Barrett
'Rhodri wouldn't want any heavy mourning'published at 11:12 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Lorraine Barrett opens Rhodri Morgan's humanist ceremony
"He was the people's first minister and this is a people's ceremony.
"He wouldn't want a police escort but sorry Rhodri, needs must.
"He wouldn't want any heavy mourning. This is a celebration of his life through words, poetry and music."
'He will remain in our hearts and memories'published at 11:05 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Lorraine Barrett begins humanist service
360 people inside - and hundreds on stepspublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Political figures join crowds for Rhodri Morgan's funeral
BBC Wales political reporter David Deans at the Senedd:
"About 500 people are attending the service, with 360 inside and hundreds stood on the steps.
These include senior politicians from across the political spectrum.
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock and former acting leader Harriet Harman are among Mr Morgan's party colleagues here.
The Conservative contingent includes Alun Cairns and former party leader in Wales Nick Bourne while the Liberal Democrats are represented by Mike German, who served in government with Mr Morgan."
Rhodri Morgan: A political lifepublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Hywel Rhodri Morgan was born in September 1939, the second son of Huana and professor Thomas John Morgan.
After graduating from St John's College, Oxford, and Harvard University, he married Julie Edwards and started a career in local government.
He spent more than 30 years in politics and was Wales' longest-serving first minister before stepping down in 2009. He is survived by wife Julie, the Cardiff North AM, his son and two daughters.
Read his obituary.
Image source, Wales News ServicePublic pay tribute outside Seneddpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Order of Servicepublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Although Rhodri Morgan's ceremony at the Senedd is public, the service has a very personal feel.
His grandson Efan will lead the signing of Welsh hymn Calon Lan while the Dylan Thomas poem 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' will be read by his successor as first minister, Carwyn Jones.
Welsh historian Prys Morgan will also pay tribute to his younger brother.
Image source, Betina SkovbroMourners arrive at Rhodri Morgan funeralpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Lord Kinnock and Harriet Harman in attendance
Dignitaries, friends and members of the public are in the queue ahead of the 11:00 service at the Senedd.
Image caption, Lord Kinnock arrives for Rhodri Morgan's funeral
Rhodri Morgan public funeralpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 31 May 2017
Good morning, welcome to the BBC's rolling coverage of Rhodri Morgan's funeral.
Mr Morgan, Wales' longest-serving first minister after nine years in charge between 2000 and 2009, died on 17 May aged 77.
The funeral at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay starts at 11:00 BST and is open to the public.
The humanist ceremony is being conducted by his friend and former Cardiff South AM Lorraine Barrett.
Image source, Getty Images