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Hundreds attend Meredith funeral Hundreds attend Meredith funeral
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Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of the murdered student Meredith Kercher.Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of the murdered student Meredith Kercher.
The 21-year-old from Coulsdon, south London, was found dead with her throat cut last month in Perugia, Italy, where she had been an exchange student.The 21-year-old from Coulsdon, south London, was found dead with her throat cut last month in Perugia, Italy, where she had been an exchange student.
Her family were joined by many well-wishers at Croydon Parish Church, south London, including friends from Leeds University, where she studied. Her family were joined by many well-wishers at Croydon Parish Church including friends from Leeds University, where she studied.
Three people, including her American flatmate, remain in custody in Italy.Three people, including her American flatmate, remain in custody in Italy.
It is important at a funeral like this that we try to remember things that are happy and good Rev Colin Boswell Ms Kercher's parents, Arline and John, her sister Stephanie, and brothers John and Lyle, were the last to arrive at the church.
Ms Kercher's parents Arline and John, her sister Stephanie, and brothers John and Lyle, were the last to arrive at the church.
They followed Ms Kercher's coffin which was surrounded by colourful floral tributes and a photograph of the young woman.
Meredith Kercher was a student in Perugia, ItalyMeredith Kercher was a student in Perugia, Italy
Among the tributes at the church was one with the word Mez, Ms Kercher's nickname, spelt out in small yellow flowers. Among the tributes at the church was a small bouquet with a card marked "The City of Perugia".
There was also a small bouquet with a card marked "The City of Perugia".
Another tribute read simply: "You will always be in our hearts."
The service was led by the vicar of Croydon, the Rev Colin Boswell.The service was led by the vicar of Croydon, the Rev Colin Boswell.
'Sexual motive' He said: "It is important at a funeral like this that we try to remember things that are happy and good."
Speaking afterwards, he said: "It is important at a funeral like this that we try to remember things that are happy and good. Miss Kercher's sister Stephanie read a poem she had composed for the service.
"Or else only evil and not very creative things take over and we have got to try and rise above that."
The funeral was followed by a private burial at Mitcham Road Cemetery, near Croydon.The funeral was followed by a private burial at Mitcham Road Cemetery, near Croydon.
Italian police said there may have been a sexual motive behind Ms Kercher's death.Italian police said there may have been a sexual motive behind Ms Kercher's death.
Her American flatmate Amanda Knox, 20, Italian Raffaele Sollecito, 23, and Rudy Hermann Guede, 20, remain in custody in Italy.Her American flatmate Amanda Knox, 20, Italian Raffaele Sollecito, 23, and Rudy Hermann Guede, 20, remain in custody in Italy.
Congolese bar owner Diya "Patrick" Lumumba, 38, has been released from prison but remains a suspect in the case. All four deny any involvement.Congolese bar owner Diya "Patrick" Lumumba, 38, has been released from prison but remains a suspect in the case. All four deny any involvement.