This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-20060876

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Harlow fire deaths: Funeral for Shakoor family begins Harlow fire deaths: Funeral for Shakoor family begins
(about 1 hour later)
The funeral of a doctor and her five children who died in a house fire in Essex is under way. The funeral of a doctor and her five children who died in a house fire in Essex has been taking place.
Dr Sabah Usmani and her sons Sohaib, 11, and Rayyan, six, and daughter Hira, 13, died in the blaze in Harlow on 15 October.Dr Sabah Usmani and her sons Sohaib, 11, and Rayyan, six, and daughter Hira, 13, died in the blaze in Harlow on 15 October.
A third son, Muneeb, nine, and daughter Maheen, three, both died in hospital.A third son, Muneeb, nine, and daughter Maheen, three, both died in hospital.
Dr Usmani's husband Dr Abdul Shakoor, released from hospital on Friday, is leading the family and community funeral at Harlow Islamic Centre.Dr Usmani's husband Dr Abdul Shakoor, released from hospital on Friday, is leading the family and community funeral at Harlow Islamic Centre.
The funeral procession left east London for Harlow during the morning, before arriving at the Islamic Centre in the town just before midday.
Community will follow
The six coffins were taken into the centre and laid to rest in a row at the side. Three had wreaths bearing pink roses and white lillies, the other three were adorned with blue and white flowers.
It is understood about 200 mourners were inside the centre, where prayers began at about 13:30 BST. Those attending include representatives from the emergency services.
Maulana Saleem Nuaab, trustee of the centre, has told mourners "whoever comes into this world has to pass from this world".
The service will be followed by burials at the Parndon Wood Cemetery.The service will be followed by burials at the Parndon Wood Cemetery.
The service and prayers at the Islamic Centre will finish at about 14:30 BST and the funeral cortege, consisting of six hearses, will travel to the cemetery for a private religious burial, police said. Members of the public are understood to be lining the route to pay their respects to Dr Usmani and her children.
The service and prayers at the Islamic Centre were expected to last for about an hour and the funeral cortege, consisting of six hearses, will travel to the cemetery for a private religious burial, police said.
The family and community will follow the hearses on foot to the cemetery.The family and community will follow the hearses on foot to the cemetery.
The journey could take up to 20 minutes, leading to some disruption of traffic in the area.The journey could take up to 20 minutes, leading to some disruption of traffic in the area.
An investigation into the cause of the fire continues. An investigation into the cause of the fire continues. Police have said despite initial concerns the cause of the fire was suspicious, no accelerant for the fire had been found.
It is believed it started in the lounge area, which is towards the rear of the end-terrace house in Barn Mead.It is believed it started in the lounge area, which is towards the rear of the end-terrace house in Barn Mead.