Showing posts with label amy winehouse - funeral- family - friends - fans saying goodbye. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amy winehouse - funeral- family - friends - fans saying goodbye. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Amy Winehouse : Cremated As Friends , Family Say Farewell With Humor

Family , friends and music execs said goodbye to Amy Winehouse today , where the singer was remembered in a private funeral before being cremated , approximately 150 people attended the service at Edgewarebury Cemetery , including close associates like Kelly Osbourne and Mark Ronson, as well as Winehouse's boyfriend Reg Traviss.

The late singer's father , Mitch , delivered the eulogy that was decribed poignant  but humorous , and many funny remembrances of his daughter's childhood.

"Goodnight my Angel," he said in front of the mourners , "Sleep tight," Mommy and Daddy love you ever so much."

The service , conducted partially in Hebrew in honor of Winehouse's Jewish heritage , concluded ,  after an hour with playing of  Caroline King's  "So Far Away." 

Afterward , the 27-year-old was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium  as her grandmother had been ,
Some images are posted below.
                                        Mitch Winehouse
                    Kelly Osbourne
                            Mark  Ronson
                           
We hope this poor girl is at peace now , whatever demons were haunting her , they are gone now . Amy , you had a wonderful talent . But you could not overcome the calling of drugs and alcohol ... we will miss you Amy ...may you finally rest in peace .