Cilla Going Home

Cilla Black is to be buried in Liverpool next to her parents on Thursday 20 August.

16:03 13 August 2015

Cilla Black’s family and friends are preparing to give her a huge send of at her hometown funeral scheduled on 20 August. A public funeral will be held after which, she will be laid next to her parents in Liverpool.

 

The city expects thousands of fans as well as famous faces to attend the service for the TV star. Among those who are expected to come include Ringo Starr, Cliff Richard, and Paul O’Grady.

 

Friend and TV star Christopher Biggins, said:  “It is absolutely right, that is where the funeral should be. She was the absolute Cinderella of Liverpool.

 

"She should return, it will be a very special day for everybody, and especially the people of Liverpool. I am personally thrilled. Of course, I will be there.”

 

Cilla died in Spain. He fell and hit her head and then suffered a stroke. She was 72. Her body will be laid to rest in Allerton Cemetery following a private ceremony. She will be laid next to dad John White and mum Priscilla. Her beloved husband, Bobby Willis, was cremated in 1999 and his remains were scattered at her various homes in the UK and abroad.