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Tributes paid to teen as mourners line streets at a distance for 'lockdown' funeral

Mourners lined the streets to pay tribute to a teenage girl on the day of her funeral.

Bethany Palmer, 17, died in March, with circumstances surrounding her death remaining unknown.

Her family setup a Justgiving page for donations towards a new trust organised in Bethany's memory in which they hope it will fund mental health first aid for young people in colleges and schools.

Manchester Evening News reports that more than £10,000 has already been raised, with a tribute on the page reading: "Beth lived her life to the max and it was always full of fun, laughter, family, friends, mischief, dance, the occasional drink, music, a bit of fake tan and singing!

Bethany Palmer from Sale, Greater Manchester, died two weeks ago (SHS/MEN Media)

"Beth's life was all about love, fun and music and we want this to be her legacy.

"Beth we love you more than anything in the world."

Her former school Sale High also paid tribute, they said: "We are devastated to hear of the sad death of former SHS student Beth Palmer.

"Beth was a truly wonderful and hugely talented student.

She was loved by all who knew her.

Bethany Palmer, a former Sale High School student, has died aged 17-years-old (MEN Media)

"Rest in Peace Beth. Everyone at Sale High sends masses of love to you and your family."

Beth's funeral took place at Altrincham Crematorium in Manchester on Thursday, April 9, but only family could attend due to current lockdown restrictions.

So mourners stood outside their homes on Northenden Road, Marsland Road and Washway Road, in Sale, to pay their respects instead as the funeral cortege passed.

Some paying respects - whilst social distancing - and holding colourful balloons.

Bethany, also known as Beth, is understood to have been a talented signer and musician.

She would regularly perform live at The Brooklands Tap pub and also attended dance classes at Cadmans Dance Centre.

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