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Funeral for six Philpott children killed in Derby fire Funeral for six Philpott children killed in Derby fire
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The funeral of six children who died after a fire at a house in Derby is to be held in the city. Hundreds of people are attending the funeral of six children who died after a fire at a house in Derby.
Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the blaze in May and Duwayne, 13, died three days later.Jade Philpott, 10, and brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jessie, six and Jayden, five, died in the blaze in May and Duwayne, 13, died three days later.
Their parents Mick and Mairead Philpott have been charged with their murder.Their parents Mick and Mairead Philpott have been charged with their murder.
The service at St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby is due to start at 11:00 BST and is expected to last for about two hours. The service at St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby started at 11:00 BST and is expected to last for about two hours.
Church officials said Mr and Mrs Philpott, aged 55 and 31, were not due to attend the funeral service. Church officials said Mr and Mrs Philpott, aged 55 and 31, would not be attending the funeral service.
'Respect' for mourners'Respect' for mourners
Six horse-drawn hearses will make their way from the Allenton area of Derby, through the city to the church. Six horse-drawn hearses made their way from the Allenton area of Derby, through the city to the church.
A private burial service will be held for the children at a cemetery in Chaddesden on Friday afternoon.A private burial service will be held for the children at a cemetery in Chaddesden on Friday afternoon.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotterill from Derbyshire Police urged people to show respect and restraint to mourners attending the funeral.Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cotterill from Derbyshire Police urged people to show respect and restraint to mourners attending the funeral.
"The funeral will be an understandably difficult and emotional time and I would particularly ask that anyone attending, respects the privacy of the family and the mourners."The funeral will be an understandably difficult and emotional time and I would particularly ask that anyone attending, respects the privacy of the family and the mourners.
"Understandably with the six horse-drawn hearses, the funeral cortege will take time to travel," he said."Understandably with the six horse-drawn hearses, the funeral cortege will take time to travel," he said.
Police have advised motorists to avoid the immediate area between 09:30 and 13:00 BST. Police advised motorists to avoid the immediate area between 09:30 and 13:00 BST.
Community supportCommunity support
More than 300 people attended a community event in June to remember the six children.More than 300 people attended a community event in June to remember the six children.
The event saw well-wishers joining hands and saying prayers outside the family home.The event saw well-wishers joining hands and saying prayers outside the family home.
A collection was also made for a community fund to help pay for the funerals, which has raised more than £11,000.A collection was also made for a community fund to help pay for the funerals, which has raised more than £11,000.
Derbyshire Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with the fire. He was later released on bail.Derbyshire Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Wednesday in connection with the fire. He was later released on bail.
The trial of Mr and Mrs Philpott is scheduled to start in January.The trial of Mr and Mrs Philpott is scheduled to start in January.