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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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Hundreds of people are attending the funeral of six children who died after a fire at a house in Derby. Hundreds of people have attended 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 and did not attend the funeral.
The service at St Mary's Catholic Church in Derby started 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 lasted just under two hours.
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 made 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.
BBC Radio Derby reporter Pamela Gupta was outside the church, where she said people were lined up carrying single yellow roses.BBC Radio Derby reporter Pamela Gupta was outside the church, where she said people were lined up carrying single yellow roses.
"The family had requested that they wanted people to dress up and be colourful, so people have arrived in brightly coloured clothes and dresses and scarves," she said."The family had requested that they wanted people to dress up and be colourful, so people have arrived in brightly coloured clothes and dresses and scarves," she said.
"It's going to be a very, very sad occasion.""It's going to be a very, very sad occasion."
Church bells rang out across Derby as the full requiem mass began with priests greeting the six coffins outside.Church bells rang out across Derby as the full requiem mass began with priests greeting the six coffins outside.
Each coffin bore the child's name and family members and friends threw flowers at the coffins as they were carried into the church.Each coffin bore the child's name and family members and friends threw flowers at the coffins as they were carried into the church.
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In the order of mass, Duwayne was described as being charming and caring. BBC Radio Derby reporter Victoria Holland was at the service and said the atmosphere was "very sombre".
He was said to have taken on the role of "protector" of his younger siblings and enjoyed going to Derby County football games with his father and his younger brothers. "Many teachers and friends stood up and gave their memories of the children," she said.
Jade was described as a beautiful princess who had become a mother hen to her younger brothers. "They described how polite and charming they were."
"She would always carry them around on her hip," the order of service said.
John was described as a "cheeky chappy" who loved to play in the garden on his bike and compete with Duwayne to jump off climbing frames on to the trampoline.
'Quietest sibling'
Jayden was described as the baby of the family, who was nicknamed "the miracle baby" by his parents after being born early.
The order of service said Jack was "the quietest sibling and he was a delight to be around".
Jesse would "love nothing more than snuggling up in bed with all his brothers, watching movies before bedtime".
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.
Police advised motorists to avoid the immediate area between 09:30 and 13:00 BST.
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.