12-05-2025
Joe Thompson's family say everyone is welcome at his funeral
'Colourful clothing only' requested at funeral
The Thompson family say they would like his funeral at St Mark's Church in Worsley, Greater Manchester, to be a "beautiful day" and to "celebrate Joe's life and what he did with his time here on Earth".
Posting on Instagram,, external they said: "It doesn't feel real, planning to say goodbye to Joe.
"Joe wanted an open funeral so that anyone who feels like Joe has impacted their life in any way can attend to say their goodbyes and pay their respects."