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Popular Jack Taylor died at the home of his older sister, Rachel, on February 18.

His 20-year-old brother Daniel Taylor, has been charged with Jack's murder and wounding to Rachel.

And today devastated Rachel joined swarms of tearful friends, family, and well-wishers at St Paul's Church in Bradford, less than a mile from the scene of his death, for a moving farewell.

Rachel, 18, wore a large white bandage on her left hand, a result of a stab wound she reportedly sustained as she attempted to protect her brother.

She arrived in the seven-car cortege which pulled up to the bustling church at 11.30am, by which time scores of people were already standing outside.

On top of the hearse carrying Jack's coffin were three wreaths, including a red and white one in the shape of a football to signify his passion for his favourite team, Liverpool FC.

Inside the vehicle was a touching floral tribute which read 'GRANDSON' in white flowers, decorated with red roses.

Sympathetic passers-by stopped in their tracks as the hearse stopped outside the church and there was total silence as his pine coffin was removed from the vehicle.

Jack's coffin, which had several bouquets of flowers on top, was lifted from the hearse by four pall bearers and taken into the church  past heartbroken friends and family standing at the entrance.

The mass of people attending the funeral formed a long, snaking line which ran on to the road outside the church, and patiently queued for 15 minutes before the service began.

'You are so beautiful' by Jo Cocker and Eric Clapton welcomed mourners to the church, followed by the hymn 'Kum ba yar'.

Rev'd David Griffiths led the service where mourners were handed a lovingly prepared order of the ceremony, created by Jack's family, and featuring a heart-wrenching photo of the youngster.

Moving prayers were said by the packed congregation before 'Man in the mirror' by Michael Jackson filled the large church as the ceremony came to an end.

Close friends and family of the tragic schoolboy reluctantly stepped into the six vehicles following the hearse for Jack's crematorium and distraught mourners wept and clung to each other as they left the 160-year-old building.

The vast gathering of people stood silently watching as the cortege slowly pulled off to take Jack's body to Scholemoor Crematorium.

In a statement issued through West Yorkshire Police on the eve of his funeral, devastated parents Tim and Louise paid tribute to Jack, also known as Jackson, who would have turned 10 next month.

They said: "Jack was a lovely lad who was full of joy. He'd been our lives for the past nine years and ten months and in that time he brought us loads of happiness.

"Jack loved his family and his family loved him. He particularly looked up to his older brother Daniel. They were identical as kids - so alike - both of them were bright and quick.

"Jack learned a lot from his brother and he loved him and his brother loved Jack. We're just striving for Daniel to get well now. He's a poorly boy and we just hope that one day he'll be all right."

The grieving family said Jack loved his sisters Rachel and Elisha, 16, and adored his 18-month-old niece Lola, Rachel's daughter, who he went to great lengths to keep happy.

They said: "He used to entertain her at bathtime by getting into his swimming shorts and jumping in the bath with her to pretend he was scuba diving.

"Lola has been a great comfort to us all at this time - she's kept us occupied and made us smile. Jack wouldn't want anyone to be upset - he didn't like it if people were sad."

The devastated family revealed fun-loving Jack was a popular young lad at Wibsey Primary School and was at ease with everyone.

His family said: "Jack had a lot of friends and was popular at school - very much the joker of the class. He also found it incredibly easy to mix with older people and just got on with everyone.

"He was a very active little lad. He played football and often scored goals and he enjoyed supporting football as well - his team being Liverpool.

"Jack had a competitive edge - if we were playing board games, he always wanted to win and occasionally cheated to make sure he did.

"Jack was a kind, caring and funny little lad. He lightened everybody's hearts. We all miss him so much - he's left a large gap in our family but he will be forever in our hearts and we have many lovely memories of him."

Daniel Taylor will next be brought before the courts on June 11.