Most Popular Celebrity Funeral Notices

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Published 10/06/2021

As of April 29th 2021, Funeral Notices features 4,840,457 different notices on the website. This number grows by hundreds every day, as people from around the world come together to remember those we have lost.

Since the website was launched, many well-known people have passed away, and subsequently had a notice placed on the website. These notices are often visited by a substantial number of people, who can leave messages, cards and even light a candle in their memory.

In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the most popular celebrity funeral notices which have been uploaded onto our website.

Kobe Bryant’s Funeral Notice

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funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/bryant/4804959

The death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant shocked the sporting world last January, as one of the greatest basketball players of all time was killed in a tragic helicopter crash, along with his 13 year old daughter Gianna.

Bryant’s obituary quickly became one of the most popular in the history of the Funeral Notices website, as thousands left tributes for the untimely passing of him and his daughter. As of 29th April, this notice has been viewed almost 30,000 times.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s Funeral Notice

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funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/moore/4917512

At the start of the UK’s first lockdown last spring, Captain Tom Moore became a feel good story for the nation, as he raised over £39,000,000 for the NHS by doing laps of his garden, and was subsequently knighted by the Queen for his efforts.

His passing left a nation in shock and sadness earlier this year, with over 33,000 visits to his tribute and countless messages of condolence left.

Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral Notice

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funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/duke+of+edinburgh/4937526

Another recent passing that shocked both the United Kingdom and the entire world, Prince Philip passed away after a lifetime by the Queen’s side.

There was no doubt that the Duke of Edinburgh lived an amazing life, and many people’s thoughts also turned to the Queen, who has previously said: “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.”

23,000+ have now visited this notice on our site, with many choosing to light a candle in the Prince’s memory.

Chadwick Boseman’s Funeral Notice

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funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/boseman/4871718

Chadwick Boseman’s surprise passing last summer caught everyone off guard. This was a man in the prime of his life and the prime of his career, who had captured the hearts and imagination of millions with his starring roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as Black Panther.

Over 6000 people have visited Boseman’s tribute on our website to pay their respects, with some leaving long, heartfelt messages about how much he meant to them.

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