Jay Slater funeral: Family mourn British teen in Accrington

The funeral for British teenager Jay Slater, who died while on holiday in Tenerife, was held in Accrington, Lancashire on Saturday.

Well-wishers who attended the service were asked to wear something blue in his memory.

Mr Slater's loved ones also asked that instead of flowers, people could donate to LBT Global, an overseas crisis support charity which helped his family through their heartache.

A post-mortem examination found the 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, who died on June 17, found he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.

His death would have been instantaneous.

The "celebration of life service" took place at Accrington Cemetery Chapel before interment.

Mr Slater, an apprentice bricklayer, was also remembered in a tribute from his family which outlined the major events and passions of his life.

They stated: "A loving son of Debbie and Warren, a cherished brother of Zak and brother-in-law of Jessica, a treasured grandson of Dawn, June and the late Dougie, a much-loved nephew of Glen and Katie, a dear cousin of Maddie and Tillie and a loyal friend to many. Jay will be very sadly missed by all those who knew him."

The family said: "After Jay left Rhyddings High School he went on to become an apprentice bricklayer with the PH Build group, a job he greatly enjoyed.

"At the young age of five Jay started playing football for Huncoat United FC until the age of 17 and also did a few seasons with the Sunday team at St Joesph's too.

"He also loved spending time chilling out with his friends.

"Jay's love of music and dance started at a very young age. He loved attending music festivals and events across the country and also loved to socialise and meet new people."

Mr Slater attended the NRG music festival with two friends before his disappearance, and his last known location was the Rural de Teno Park in the north of the Canary Island, which was about an 11-hour walk from his accommodation.

He had travelled to an Airbnb in Masca after a night out but the two men said to have rented the property were later ruled "not relevant" to the case.

The Spanish Civil Guard said Mr Slater could have fallen in the steep and inaccessible area where he was discovered.

#JaySlater

[tobiaskao]

How much cash was given by press for acess

[jem]

Beautiful service! RIP young man! ❤️‍🩹

[rubycandy]

GONE TO SOON
REST IN PEACE JAY SLATER 🙏

[makeitsonumberone]

The horse and carriage aint cheap, how did they pay for it?... oh wait

[lisagreenway]

May he rest in peace and my heart goes out to his family and friends.
At least he is home now and at rest x

[helengunter]

RIP Jay. Your family have my prayers 🙏🙏

[CarlLewis-rc]

I am sorry but what about the people that cant afford to have a lavish funeral nothing but beggars and crooks

[chriswillis]

That 50k help to pay for that funeral. Or is his parents still got that stashed away

[anidemjess]

Forget about money a child’s life has been lost imagine if it was yours

[Jemma-omkm]

We all make mistakes in Life, I don't agree with how he attacked that lad with a machete, But he's still a human being who family are grieving

[georgeclarke]

British public making me sick in these comments we are all sinners in one form or another have some respect for the family

[Ur_FAVROCKY]

Im proud of jays mum for this beautiful send off 😢 R.I.P JAY XX

[neilgodfrey]

Newsflash, Jays coffin has disappeared. His family are raising money for its safe return.

[Runaway]

Hope no one else gives if money is gone. Did any of the search teams get any if not why not. Family wanted for family and friends holiday search.

[Jay-sdkf]

Still think his mum knows more than she’s letting on 💯

[LiamBrenton]

they defo pocketed a portion of that cash

[d]

Dude went on holiday and come back dead

[jawg]

Willl it be like wizard of oz … the mechete gang is the lollipop boys and the midgets guild is the drug dealers ?