The funeral for Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Taylor, took place Monday at Swansea Minster.
Tyler, who passed away on July 8 at the age of 75 in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, had been in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery. Her body was returned to the UK for the service.
Preparations for the funeral included a striking black and white floral tribute featuring the title of her most famous song, "Total Eclipse of the Heart," from 1983. The order of service remembered Tyler as "a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world."
Reverend Canon Justin Davies conducted the ceremony, with entry music from two of her songs: "If I Sing You A Love Song" (1978) and "It's a Heartache" (1977). Tributes were shared by her long-time manager, Matthew Davis, and Roger Bell, the talent scout who discovered her.
The family requested donations to the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru in lieu of flowers. A note on a floral tribute from nephews James and Josh read, "Dear Aunty Gaynor, I wish we weren't writing this card and it breaks our hearts we will get to embrace you again. We loved you yesterday, we love you today and we will love you forever."
On the Saturday prior to the service, fans gathered in her hometown of Mumbles, Swansea, singing tributes. A memorial procession took place as her body traveled to her home, Fernhill.
William Pressdee Funeralcare released a statement on behalf of the family detailing the procession route and service times. The statement noted that "Gaynor will then return to her 'hometown,' and travel through Skewen at approximately 1:20 p.m. en route to a private family service of committal and farewell."
Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was best known for hits such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For A Hero." Her career spanned nearly 50 years, beginning with her first single "Lost In France" in 1976. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" propelled her to become the first Welsh person to reach number one in America. She had planned a European tour for later this year. Her last public concert was in March at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire.
She was initially admitted to hospital in May due to complications from a burst appendix and perforated intestine, requiring urgent surgery.