Prodigy fans from all over the world gathered in Essex today to pay their respects to Prodigy star Keith Flint.
The band posted an online invitation for fans to line the procession route for the funeral and “raise the roof for Keef.”
The 49-year-old was found dead at his home on March 4th.
His funeral service was private at St Mary’s Church in Bocking was private – however, loudspeakers broadcast proceedings to those outside.
Thousands of fans lined the procession route with flags and music and the funeral procession made its way to the church.
Fans are invited to line the procession route, starting at 3pm in Braintree, Essex on Fri 29th March, to pay their final respects & 'raise the roof' for Keef!
If anyone wishes to lay flowers or tributes these should be sent to St Mary's church in Bocking, no later than 2pm Friday pic.twitter.com/cMTDv2jKi9— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 23, 2019
Among those outside the church was Maria Lelicova, 25, who had flown from Prague for "the last time to have a connection, say goodbye."
"I never had so strong connection with other bands as with The Prodigy and it's really something unique and it's part of my life," she said.
"I have three Prodigy tattoos, I love Keith Flint since my childhood because when I was really, really baby I was scared of him.
"I always wanted to come here and visit him in his pub and stuff like this and you feel like you have a lot of time for it but now I'm here at the funeral."
The coffin of Keith Flint is carried into St Mary's Church in Bocking, Essex, 29-03-2019. Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/PA ImagesAraks Azarian, 36, arrived from Australia on the morning of the funeral and said: "I've been doing it for years, to see the boys, and this is going to be my last chance to do it."
She plans to return to Sydney on Sunday.
Fans at the funeral of Prodigy star Keith Flint in Bocking, Essex, 29-03-2019. Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/PA Images
Dennis Kuhne, 40, who flew from Germany, said: "I listened to them over 20 years.
"My first concert I think was in 1995 for the Jilted Generation tour.
"Since that time I followed the guys on almost every tour, festivals and everywhere they played in Germany.
"It's a pleasure to be here."
Fans at the funeral of Prodigy star Keith Flint in Bocking, Essex, 29-03-2019. Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/PA ImagesCarpenter Lewis Knowles, 31, came from Calne in Wiltshire and said: "They were a big part of growing up, listening to The Prodigy, enjoying it, travelling all round Europe and the world watching them.
"It felt right to come here and just try to enjoy the day and see people you bump into at the gigs."
Fans at the funeral of Prodigy star Keith Flint in Bocking, Essex, 29-03-2019. Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/PA ImagesThe Prodigy found fame in the 1990s with the seminal Music for the Jilted Generation – which included hits like Voodoo People, Poison and Their Law.
Flint began his career as a performer for the group’s live show before going on to front the band’s two number one singles, Breathe and Firestarter.
He was described by bandmates as a "true pioneer, innovator and legend" as well as a "brother and best friend."
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