Young people directed the crowds arriving for the funeral

Cleaning Teams tackled the mud and the litter to keep the Taizé site clean and tidy.

Refreshments were available to new arrivals many of whom had travelled long distances to be there.

Still smiling despite the rain.

A final bit of sweeping near the Exposition (where products made by the Community are displayed and sold to support them and their visitors)

A sea of umbrellas as people wait for the funeral service to begin on the large screen

People resorted to ingenious methods to try and stay dry.

A nun joins in the singing before the funeral

The funeral was shown live on a large screen so that everyone could see and participate

Simple shrines were set up around the site to help people to pray.

The French Red Cross and rescue services were on hand in case of emergency.

Gendarmes helped with the directing of traffic and general security

Brother Roger is carried past his beloved young people as his brothers take him to the cemetery in Taizé

Warm drinks and snacks were available for people after the funeral.

The coach we travelled on - right at the back.

Br Paolo thanks Haydn for having the idea of bringing coaches so that people could attend the funeral - and compliments him on preparing the meal.