The funeral of teacher Ann Maguire, who was stabbed to death in front of her pupils at a school in Leeds last month, is due to take place later.
Mrs Maguire, 61, was fatally stabbed at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Halton Moor, Leeds, on Monday 28 April.
The service for family and close friends will begin at midday at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Moortown, Leeds.
Mrs Maguire, 61, was fatally stabbed at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Halton Moor, Leeds, on Monday 28 April.
The service for family and close friends will begin at midday at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Moortown, Leeds.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with Mrs Maguire's murder.
The boy, who cannot be named, is expected to stand trial in November.
Severed vein
An inquest earlier this week heard Mrs Maguire died from "shock and haemorrhage" after being stabbed in the neck.
Leeds Coroner's Court heard her jugular vein was severed in the attack. The inquest has been adjourned to a later date.
Mrs Maguire, who taught Spanish, had worked at Corpus Christi for more than 40 years and was due to retire in September.
She lived in Moortown with her husband, Donald. The couple had two daughters, Emma and Kerry.
She also raised her nephews Andrew and Daniel following the death of her sister, Eileen Poole, when the boys were young.After her death, hundreds of floral tributes were laid outside the college by current and former pupils.
A book of condolence for Mrs Maguire was also opened at Leeds Cathedral for the public to offer their messages of sympathy.
The Pope, Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition leader Ed Miliband all paid tribute to Mrs Maguire.
Speaking before the funeral, Ian Murch, from the National Union of Teachers said it was an opportunity to celebrate Mrs Maguire's life and achievements.
"This is someone who gave a whole life to one community and to one school, so you are sad but you are also celebrating the wonderful things Ann has done," he added.
The boy, who cannot be named, is expected to stand trial in November.
Severed vein
An inquest earlier this week heard Mrs Maguire died from "shock and haemorrhage" after being stabbed in the neck.
Leeds Coroner's Court heard her jugular vein was severed in the attack. The inquest has been adjourned to a later date.
Mrs Maguire, who taught Spanish, had worked at Corpus Christi for more than 40 years and was due to retire in September.
She lived in Moortown with her husband, Donald. The couple had two daughters, Emma and Kerry.
She also raised her nephews Andrew and Daniel following the death of her sister, Eileen Poole, when the boys were young.After her death, hundreds of floral tributes were laid outside the college by current and former pupils.
A book of condolence for Mrs Maguire was also opened at Leeds Cathedral for the public to offer their messages of sympathy.
The Pope, Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition leader Ed Miliband all paid tribute to Mrs Maguire.
Speaking before the funeral, Ian Murch, from the National Union of Teachers said it was an opportunity to celebrate Mrs Maguire's life and achievements.
"This is someone who gave a whole life to one community and to one school, so you are sad but you are also celebrating the wonderful things Ann has done," he added.
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