Funeral director Sarah Northdurft, of Frank Wood Funeralcare, leads the cortege.

placeholder image — Funeral director Sarah Northdurft, of Frank Wood Funeralcare, leads the cortege.

PICTURES: Funeral tribute after tragic deaths of Bethany and her son, DJ

By Chrissie Redford

Published 14th Jul 2021, 13:07 GMT

Updated 14th Jul 2021, 13:27 GMT

The funeral of a young mum and her nine-year-old son who were tragically murdered has taken place today.

Bethany Vincent, 26, and her son Darren ‘DJ’ Henson. were found dead with multiple stab wounds at their home in High Holme Road, Louth, on the evening of May 31.

Members of the community of Chapel St Leonards, where Bethany's family live, turned out on the village Green to say an emotional farewell to them ahead of the funeral service.

After passing around the Green, the cortege headed from the Green to Alford Crematorium for a private service conducted by Father Terry Steele.

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Balloons were flown to reflect Bethany's favourite colour, purple. Blue represented DJ's love of Chelsea Football Club.

17. Funeral of Bethany and DJ

Balloons were flown to reflect Bethany's favourite colour, purple. Blue represented DJ's love of Chelsea Football Club. Photo: David Dawson