Funeral arrangements announced for six‑year‑old Elliot English

The funeral of six‑year‑old Elliot English, who died last Friday after a month in care at CHI Crumlin, has been scheduled.

Elliot, the fifth victim of the arson attack in Birchwood, Waterwater City, will lie in repose at Tom Henney’s funeral home on Thursday evening, 12 November. His funeral will be held on Friday, 13 November, at 12pm in the Sacred Heart Church, the Folly, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.

A month’s mind Mass for the rest of the family will be conducted alongside the funeral. The family has asked that bright colours be worn by attendees and that the service be livestreamed, as noted on RIP.ie.

In a statement, the English family said the latest bereavement has left relatives, neighbours and friends “facing an overwhelming period of grief”. They requested privacy for themselves and the community, and thanked those who have offered kindness and support.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels.