The Royal British Legion has appealed for mourners to attend the funeral of a retired sea captain.
Keith Rigby, who served in the Royal Navy, died on August 1 this year aged 74 . The Royal British Legion ( RBL) said that Mr Rigby lived as a recluse in a Halewood flat with no immediate family.
The RBL has now appealed for mourners to attend Mr Rigby's funeral, which is set to take place on Monday.
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The RBL said that Mr Rigby, who was once a proud man who enjoyed a career in the Royal Navy, had lived in squalid conditions over recent years and become a hoarder.
A spokesperson for the RBL said : "He had no known friends and it is likely that his funeral would normally be poorly attended. It would be nice, and a fitting tribute to Keith, if we could arrange a send-off for him, so I am asking that those who can do attend Keith's funeral."
The RBL is appealing to Royal Navy and Army standard bearers to attend the funeral and are trying to arrange for a bugler to perform on the day.
Mr Rigby's funeral is set to take place at 9.30am on October 4 at St Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road, St Helens.
If you are able to attend the funeral please contact Bill Sergeant at Hale Branch RBL
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