Hundreds of mourners have gathered to pay their respects to tragic student Libby Squire.
More than 250 people have packed into the scenic St Lawrence's Church in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, for the emotional ceremony.
The funeral comes more than seven months after the popular 21-year-old University of Hull student went missing.
In the order of service booklet, a picture of Libby smiling can been seen underneath the words: "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."
The desperate search for Libby got under way on February 1 after she vanished when she was turned away from the Welly nightclub in Beverley Road, Hull, the night before.
Her body was pulled from the Humber estuary seven weeks later on March 20.
St Lawrence Church warden Alison Rimmer said: "The West Wycombe community have been very shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of Libby.
"Libby grew up in the village and attended local schools and college before going to the University of Hull.
"She was very much a loved family member and very dear friend to all those who grew up with her or met her along the way.
"Today’s service at St Lawrence brings together the whole community and many others who want to remember Libby and pay tribute to all the joy that she brought to them.
"Our thoughts and prayers are especially with Lisa and Russell, and all their family who are heartbroken at her loss.
"Rest in peace dear Libby."
Today's ceremony is being conducted by Reverend Jenny Ellis.
Earlier today, she said: “We are expecting around 250 people to attend. It promises to be emotional and highly charged.
“There will be family, friends, those from the local community, people for the Hull community and Hull University.
“I didn’t know Libby personally but I feel like I got to know her speaking to Russell and Lisa.
“She was a remarkable young woman who stood up for the underdog, never judged anyone and was full of love and life who knew those around her loved her too.”
Earlier this year Detective Superintendent Martin Smalley, who is leading the investigation, explained why the body could not be released sooner.
He said: “Libby’s death remains, and is being investigated, as a homicide, with numerous inquiries, analysis and examinations continuing to take place as part of the investigation with assistance from search specialists as well as experts in forensics and oceanography to aid its progression.
“There is a dedicated team of detectives working on the investigation, which is both complex and protracted.
“We have to ensure we are meticulous with every aspect and detail covered and all the evidence available to us is comprehensively collated.”
A 25-year-old man was arrested in August on suspicion of murdering Libby and has since been released “under investigation”.
