Jay Slater funeral LIVE updates as tearful mother seen ahead of 'celebration of life' for teenager

Jay Slater's heartbroken loved ones will celebrate his life at his funeral in Lancashire today - nearly two months after he was reported missing in Tenerife.

The 19-year-old was found dead on the island last month following a weeks-long mass search in and around the village of Masca, to the island's north, from where he disappeared on June 17. He was reported missing having attended a rave festival the night before.

His body wasn't found until 29 days later on July 16, but has since been released to his parents Debbie Duncan, 55, and Warren Slater, 58, who have returned him to the UK and will give him his final send-off today at Accrington Cemetery Chapel in Accrington, Lancashire. The cemetery is expected to be packed with Jay's family and friends, who must follow specific directions laid down by his parents.

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Ms Duncan and Mr Slater have told attendees to wear blue blue, instead of the traditional black, in the teenager's memory, and have been asked not to bring flowers, with only the family doing so. Members of the public joining in their grief can bring a single rose to the church.

The family said: "If anyone would like to bring a single rose to place with Jay, they are more than welcome – no bouquets." The departure from tradition follows the move by neighbours to tie blue ribbons to railings in Oswaldtwistle, his hometown, after it was reported that he had disappeared.

Friends and family released blue balloons into the air following news that his body was found a month later. The funeral, the family has said, will be a 'celebration of life'.

Family members paid tribute to Jay in a touching statement issued ahead of the funeral last week. The statement read: "A