Mourners at Gornal Wood Crematorium celebrated the life of Matt Hawkins, a much-loved drag artist and entertainer, who died last month aged 57.
Divine Miss M (Matt Hawkins). The theme was purple and Matt arrived in a carriage pulled by horses: Solo and Milo. Order of service.
The DJ at Wolverhampton's Giffard Arms monthly 80s night - known as alter ego The Divine Miss M - also entertained crowds across the West Midlands at clubs in Coventry and Birmingham.
She was also a popular face at Wolverhampton's Pride festival where she appeared in June.
Matt Hawkins - AKA The Divine Miss M
Hundreds of people attended her funeral, many dressed spectacularly to fit the mood of the event, and others just wearing an item of purple which was her favourite colour.
Pictures at Gornal Wood Crematorium, where it was the funeral of popular drag entertainer Divine Miss M (Matt Hawkins). The theme was purple and Matt arrived in a carriage pulled by horses: Solo and Milo.The funeral of the Divine Miss M or Matt Hawkins was held at Gornal Wood Crematorium.
She made her final journey in a horse drawn coach with Milo and Silo pulling it into the crematorium. There were plenty of floral tributes to her from friends, family and fellow entertainers as well as her beloved long term partner David, who organised the day.
Gary Lindsay-Moore said he would miss her as she was the only person who could get him into a sequinned bra but that she was full of fun and life.
He said: "She was just an incredible talent, so funny and full of life and a great entertainer, on or off duty. We need more people like the Divine Miss M in this world."
Wayne Westwood was friends with the Divine Miss M and said: "I knew her for over 25 years she was so fun to be around and entertained so many she will obviously be missed by everyone here but hundreds more who see her perform or knew her personally."
A hat with the letter M was put on the entertainer's coffin.The funeral of entertainer THe Divine Miss M was held at Gornal Wood Cremathorium and attended by hundreds of people.Picturess at Gornal Wood Crematorium, at the funeral of Drag star Divine Miss M (Matt Hawkins). The theme was purple and Matt arrived in a carriage pulled by horses: Solo and Milo.Landlady from the Giffard Arms Wendy Shone (L) wore purple in tribute to the Divine Miss M who was a popular entertainer at the rock pub.Mourners at Gornal Wood Crematorium at the funeral of the Divine Miss M.The Divine Miss M (Matt Hawkins) made his final journey to Gornal Crematorium and was joined by hundreds of friends and family.
Miss M had fought a brave battle with cancer but succumbed to it in December. A tribute night is planned for her with all funds raised going to Cancer Research.
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After the funeral on Wednesday, a gathering was held at The Giffard Arms, Victoria Street in Wolverhampton city centre, with people packing the popular rock venue to see videos of The Divine Miss M performing and tributes from fellow entertainers
Owner Wendy Shone said: "The Divine Miss M wouldn't have wanted a sombre occasion and it certainly wasn't that.
"As much as we are all still shocked and saddened, at least we could all gather together and celebrate his life which was one of fullness and fun - his infectious personality touched a lot of people who met him and saw him perform."
