George Best's funeral route, Saturday 3 December 2005

Best family home (1) and the burial service at Roselawn Cemetery (3) are private but the public are invited to gather at the Stormont Estate (2) and along the route from the Cregagh Estate to Stormont.

The cortege is due to leave the Cregagh Estate at about 1000 and to arrive at Stormont at about 1100 but timings are approximate.

After the service at Parliament Buildings, the cortege will retrace its route until it turns towards the cemetery.

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Stormont Estate

Gates open at 0900 but will close when the capacity of about 30,000 people is reached, for safety reasons

The service will begin at 1100 and will be shown on big screens inside the estate.

The St John Ambulance advises people to wear warm clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.

No glass bottles or alcohol are permitted.

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Funeral service The service at Stormont starts at 1100 GMT and is due to proceed as follows:

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The coffin enters the Grand Hall at Parliament Buildings and is placed at foot of main staircase Peter Corry (Belfast singer) sings Bring Him Home Welcome to mourners by Eamonn Holmes (TV presenter) Hymn - The Lord's My Shepherd Tribute from Denis Law (Manchester United team-mate of George Best's) Brian Kennedy (Belfast singer) sings Vincent Tribute from Bobby McAlinden (LA Aztecs team-mate of George Best's) Address by Pastor Roy Gordon Poetry reading by Calum Best (George Best's son) Tribute from Barbara McNarry (George Best's sister)

Peter Corry sings The Long and Winding Road Tributes from Prof. Roger Williams (George Best's consultant) and Dr Akeel Alisa (member of medical team) Hymn - Abide With Me Pastor Gordon gives closing prayerEamonn Holmes brings service to a close Brian Kennedy sings You Raise Me Up Coffin is carrried out of Grand Hall to hearse followed by family members. All details correct at time of publication.