Famous faces say final goodbye to Stone Roses bass player

Former Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died at his home in Stockport on 20 November at the age of 63. Today, his funeral is being held at Manchester Cathedral.

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We're ending our live coverage after Manchester said goodbye to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

Scroll back through the blog to catch up on all the tributes left for one of the icons of the "Madchester" scene.

Or watch a round up of the procession below... 

Beckham pays his respects

Before the coffin departed, former footballer David Beckham took a moment to pay his respects to the Stone Roses bass player. 

He placed his hand on top of the coffin before the hearse started to drive away. 

Musicians celebrate 'beautiful human being'

Hundreds of people gathered to say goodbye to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield today. 

Some were allowed into Manchester Cathedral for the funeral service, while others waited outside.

Ian Brown looked solemn as he left the cathedral. The Stone Roses lead singer stopped to tell reporters that he was there to celebrate "what a beautiful human being he [Mani] was". 

Mark Berry, better known as Bez from rock band Happy Mondays, was among those welcomed inside. 

He was joined by English drummer Mike Joyce of The Smiths. 

Bandmates and Liam Gallagher carry coffin as funeral service ends

The funeral service has come to an end and friends and family are leaving Manchester Cathedral. 

Stone Roses drummer Alan Wren, also known as Reni, was joined by bandmate John Squire and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher in carrying the coffin after the service.  

Mounfield's coffin was decorated with the classic artwork from The Stone Roses first album. 

Aeriel view shows fans gathered outside cathedral

Hundreds of fans gathered outside Manchester Cathedral and applauded as the cortege arrived, preceded by a guard of scooter riders as The Stone Roses track I Wanna Be Adored played on speakers.

As invited guests made their way inside, mourners waited outside to pay their respects.

A fitting tribute: Mods on scooters

A host of mods on scooters accompanied the cortege to the cathedral.

Each scooter displayed a black band featuring a photo of Mani.

Parked up outside, they made a striking tribute to the bassist who made a big impact on the city he was born and bred in.

Funeral service now taking place

Guests are now inside Manchester Cathedral for the funeral service, which is being held privately. 

A round of applause as the coffin is carried in

 The cortege has now arrived at the cathedral.

Flowers spelling out "Mani" and "R Kid" decorate the coffin, which is itself intricately designed with art work from the cover of The Stone Roses self-titled debut album.

Painted by John Squire, the abstract work which features lemon slices was titled Bye Bye, Badman.

The roads around the cathedral are lined with fans, saying their final goodbye, who applaud as the coffin is carried into the cathedral.

Not just rock stars in attendance

Other well-known faces at the funeral include Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay and politician Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

There are still some rock stars trickling in, though. 

Fellow Mancunian Guy Garvey, the frontman of rock group Elbow, has arrived as well. 

Wearing dark colours, and holding a bottle of water, he headed into the cathedral.

The service, which will be held privately, is due to begin at 11.30am.

Oasis frontman arrives with partner

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has arrived.

The rock star, who came with his partner Debbie Gwyther, wore a dark duffle coat and dark glasses as he entered the cathedral.

He's called Mani his "hero".