Family, friends and a community came together to mourn the death of 15-year-old Roxy Phillips who died on the railway in Weymouth.

Roxy died on the railway tracks near Upwey train station on March 23 2023.

A service was held at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday, April 12, with Roxy's hearse led in by her horse Bradley.

The service led by Dennis Mould celebrated the life of Roxy Philips, who was described as a beautiful girl, a lover of animals and a loyal friend.

A heartfelt message from Roxy's mother Kerri Walker to her daughter was read out by Mr Mould.

It said: "My beautiful little girl, you drive me insane, literally insane.

"But I love you, I love you so much and wouldn't change you one bit.

"My heart is broken into tiny pieces, it will never heal, I know you will always be by my side.

"My life will never be the same again without you.

"We were like two peas in a pod, a strong team, a bond that will never be broken.

"I love you all around the world fifty million times over.

"My precious little girl, stay by my side until we meet again."

Family and friends wrote messages of love and remembrance on Roxy's coffin as part of the service.

Some of Roxy's friends wore items of clothing owned by her as a tribute.

Roxy's friends also stood up and shared their memories of Roxy, who was described as a fiercely loyal girl who gave so many people the confidence to be themselves.

Mr Mould said: "Roxy was a beautiful girl, she still is a beautiful girl, and she always will be a beautiful girl."

The service also included a Special Prayer for Roxy's animals who "she loved very much and they loved her back."

Animal-lover Roxy was a particular lover of horses and began riding at the age of 8, competing in competitions across Dorset.

She also competed in dog shows, winning rosettes in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

The special prayer concluded that Roxy would be "reunited with her past horse Ruban".

A fundraiser started by Roxy's 12-year-old friend Ruby helped raise over £400 to help cover the cost of the funeral.

Ruby Veltier, 12, raised the money with a sponsored haircut on Tuesday April 11.

After the service, Roxy's friends gathered in Radipole Gardens by her favourite tree to celebrate her life.