A fundraiser has been launched to help organise a pink and colourful funeral for Brianna Ghey, with the aim of creating a farewell that reflects her personality and the love felt for her.
From here in Culcheth, it is impossible not to feel the weight of that. A funeral cannot undo the appalling loss of a young life, but it can offer Brianna's family and friends a meaningful way to remember her, surrounded by the colour, warmth and individuality she brought into the world.
The appeal is a practical expression of compassion at a time when words are painfully inadequate. The wish for a bright, personal service also matters because Brianna should be remembered as a whole person, not reduced to the circumstances of her death or the headlines that followed.
There is something quietly powerful about choosing colour in the face of such terrible sadness. It does not make the grief any less real, and it should not be mistaken for celebration, but it can provide a fitting tribute to Brianna and a small measure of comfort to those who loved her.
Fundraisers of this kind often show the best side of a community: generosity, solidarity and a determination to honour someone with dignity. In a world that can be far too quick to move on, helping Brianna's family give her the farewell they want is a compassionate and deeply human response.