Robin Gibb's family and friends were joined by thousands of people in his hometown of Thame, Oxon today in bidding the singer a final farewell.
Hundreds of fans lined the streets as a glass horse-drawn carriage covered in red roses made its way down the town's high street on the way to the funeral.
Family members including Robin's wife Dwina, his sons Spencer and RJ, and brother Barry and Barry's son Stevie, were pictured leading the procession on foot from the gate house of their estate to St Mary's Church.
It had been Gibb's wish to 'say a final goodbye to fans and his home town of Thame', according to his family.
The 62-year-old singer died from kidney failure last month after fighting colon cancer and pneumonia.
Four black horses pulling the carriage wore cloths decorated with gold treble clefs in tribute to Gibb's career, and were accompanied by a piper.
The casket was draped with the flag of the Isle of Man, where the brothers were born.
Celebrity guests including Sir Tim Rice, Uri Geller, Peter Andre, Mike Reed and Leslie Phillips were also seen amongst the mourners.
St Mary's church is opposite the home which the musician had shared with wife Dwina for 19 years. He will later be buried in the churchyard.
Two candles flickered at the front of the church as some guests entered in tears, to take their places on wooden seats surrounded by pink and white flowers.
They were issued with an order of service printed with a black and white picture of Gibb on the front cover, and images of red roses throughout.
An image of the three members of the Bee Gees - Robin, Maurice and Barry - was on the back.
At the service Dwina will read a poem that she wrote especially for today, and children Spencer, Melissa and RJ will read tributes to their father.
A song written by Robin will also be debuted.
Don't Cry Alone is thought to be his final composition taken from his Titanic Requiem.
The touching song features the opening lines: 'If your heart is breaking, I'm yours whatever, I will not forsake you ever, don't cry alone.'
At the request of the late singer, Bee Gees hit How Deep Is Your Love will be the first song of the service, while guests are due to leave the church to the sound of I Started A Joke, which includes the line, 'I finally died, which started the whole world living.'
According to reports, Dwina has banned the mother of Robin's love child, Claire Yang from attending the funeral.
She has told friends that she would absolutely hate the former housekeeper to attend, but wouldn't turn her away if she did.
Barry Gibb is now the only surviving brother. Gibb's twin Maurice died in 2003 following complications from a twisted bowel, and their younger brother Andy - who also had a chart career - died in 1988.
Hundreds of fans lined the streets as a glass horse-drawn carriage covered in red roses made its way down the town's high street on the way to the funeral.
Family members including Robin's wife Dwina, his sons Spencer and RJ, and brother Barry and Barry's son Stevie, were pictured leading the procession on foot from the gate house of their estate to St Mary's Church.
Final farewell: Robin Gibb's family, including (front row left to right) Barry's son Stevie, brother Barry, sons Spencer and RJ and wife Dwina, are pictured leading the procession to St Mary's Church in Thame for his funeral today
In mourning: Hundreds lined the streets for the funeral cortege from the late singer's home, down the high street to the church
It had been Gibb's wish to 'say a final goodbye to fans and his home town of Thame', according to his family.
The 62-year-old singer died from kidney failure last month after fighting colon cancer and pneumonia.
Procession: A horse-drawn glass carriage is taken through Gibb's home town of Thame
Musical tribute: The four black horses wore cloths with golden treble clefs in tribute to the star's career, and were accompanied by a piper
Not left out: Gibb's beloved Irish Wolfhounds Ollie and Missy also took part in the procession
Close to home: St Mary's church is opposite the home which the musician shared with wife Dwina for 19 years
The casket was draped with the flag of the Isle of Man, where the brothers were born.
Celebrity guests including Sir Tim Rice, Uri Geller, Peter Andre, Mike Reed and Leslie Phillips were also seen amongst the mourners.
St Mary's church is opposite the home which the musician had shared with wife Dwina for 19 years. He will later be buried in the churchyard.
The last Bee Gee: Barry Gibb is the only surviving Gibb brother now
Paying respects: Mike Reed and Peter Andre were pictured amongst the mourners
Showbusiness friends: Sir Tim Rice and Leslie Phillips were also spotted in the crowd outside the church
They were issued with an order of service printed with a black and white picture of Gibb on the front cover, and images of red roses throughout.
An image of the three members of the Bee Gees - Robin, Maurice and Barry - was on the back.
For the last time: Gibb's casket leaves his Oxfordshire estate in the glass carriage as fans assemble outside
Hometown: A flag of the Isle of Man, where the singer was born, was draped on the coffin
Time to say goodbye: Robin's sons were amongst the pallbearers
Banned: The mother of Gibb's love child, Claire Yang, was reportedly banned from the funeral by Dwina
A song written by Robin will also be debuted.
Don't Cry Alone is thought to be his final composition taken from his Titanic Requiem.
The touching song features the opening lines: 'If your heart is breaking, I'm yours whatever, I will not forsake you ever, don't cry alone.'
At the request of the late singer, Bee Gees hit How Deep Is Your Love will be the first song of the service, while guests are due to leave the church to the sound of I Started A Joke, which includes the line, 'I finally died, which started the whole world living.'
She has told friends that she would absolutely hate the former housekeeper to attend, but wouldn't turn her away if she did.
Barry Gibb is now the only surviving brother. Gibb's twin Maurice died in 2003 following complications from a twisted bowel, and their younger brother Andy - who also had a chart career - died in 1988.
In remembrance: The Order of Service featured a picture the chart-topping group
How Deep Is Your Love: Bee Gees songs were included in the service, along with tributes from his children Spencer, Melissa and RJ
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