And as the mourners disperse from the streets of Macksville, that's where we will close our coverage of Phillip Hughes's funeral. Many thanks for being with us.

There will be plenty more reaction and coverage to come across the BBC.

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We leave you with these words from Michael Clarke's tribute, which truly encapsulated the emotion of the occasion:

"This truly must be what they call 'the spirit of cricket'. We must cherish it, we must learn from it, we must dig in and get through to tea. And we must play on. So rest in peace my little brother, I'll see you out in the middle."

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones tweets a picture, external from the procession through Macksville:

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He adds the message: "That's how much you were loved Hugo! #macksvilletradition #RIPHughesy"

A ripple of applause breaks out among the crowds as the hearse carrying Phillip Hughes's casket makes its way through the centre of Macksville.

Shortly after, it leaves the crowds behind as it crosses the town's main bridge.

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Phillip Hughes's father, Greg, and brother, Jason, alongside Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch, lead the pallbearers carrying his casket.

Figures from across the cricketing world can be seen following the procession through Macksville. India captain Virat Kohli is accompanied by team manager Ravi Shastri, with former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath alongside them.

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Australia national flags fly half mast as people watch a live broadcast of Phillip Hughes's funeral at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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A typical warm, clear Australian summer's afternoon with the sound of birds singing in the trees accompanies the procession as it starts its way through Macksville.

Current and former players follow behind Phillip Hughes's family as mourners line the streets on either side.

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People watch a live a broadcast of the funeral from Macksville at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Hundreds line the streets of Macksville as the procession gets ready to start through the town. Everyone, from members of the emergency services to teachers, have turned out to pay their respects.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets:, external "Heart-rending funeral in Australia. Phil Hughes, we will miss you. Your game & exuberance won you fans all over! RIP."

The congregation makes its way out of the school. The sound of a television helicopter buzzing over Macksville is the only sound that pierces the afternoon silence.

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Eight pallbearers carry Phillip Hughes's casket to a waiting hearse outside the school. The public will now be invited to join a public procession through Macksville.

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An image of Phillip Hughes is shown on a television screen as crowds watch his funeral service in Macksville.

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Father Michael Alcock closes the ceremony: "May Phillip go forward to his place of rest."

Eight pallbearers, led by Hughes's father, Greg, gather around the casket. The music of Elton's John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" plays over the speakers as they carry him away.

More from James Sutherland: "I imagine Phillip has already taken guard up there and is currently flaying his trademark cut shot behind point.

"Cricket's heart has been pierced with pain, but it will never stop beating. Phillip Hughes... forever unconquered on 63."

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Crowds in Macksville watch the funeral on television screens on the playing fields at the High School.

Former Australia bowler Damien Fleming tweets:, external "Well played Pup #ForHisMate #RIPPhilipHughes"

James Sutherland: "I step forward to pay tribute to Phillip Hughes on behalf of this community and the wider cricketing community across the globe. I also pay tribute to Phillip's family. They have lost a beloved son and brother."

James Sutherland, CEO of Cricket Australia, addresses the mourners.