skip to main content

Funeral of veteran actress Barbara Windsor takes place

Barbara Windsor
Barbara Windsor

Members of the British media industry gathered for the funeral of Barbara Windsor at Golders Green Crematorium in London on Friday.

The beloved actress, known for her work in the Carry On films and EastEnders, died in December at the age of 83. She had suffered from dementia.

Barbara Windsor’s coffin

Scott Mitchell, who was married to Windsor for 20 years, led the funeral procession, while stars including David Walliams, Matt Lucas and Christopher Biggins were among those who paid their last respects to the veteran actress.

David Williams and Matt Lucas

The funeral had reduced attendees in accordance with Government coronavirus restrictions.

The coffin was brought into the ceremony to Frank Sinatra's On The Sunny Side Of The Street and mourners sang hymns Jerusalem and The Lord Is My Shepherd.

The order of service featured a collection of photos of Windsor throughout her career and personal life, including on the set of EastEnders, with the Queen and on her Carry On films, as well as with her husband.

Christopher Biggins delivered the eulogy

Windor's recording of Sparrows Can’t Sing from her 1963 film of the same name was played as the recessional music.

The order of service finished with the famous topless photo of  from the film Carry On Camping, accompanied by her quote: "That picture will follow me to the end."

Mitchell wrote below it: "Yep!!! Rest in peace my darling Bar, my love forever Scott xx."

Read Next