Members of the public wishing to pay their respects to singing legend Bonnie Tyler will be able to do so at a number of special moments over the coming days.
The singer is currently resting at William Pressdee Funeralcare in Mumbles and will return to her home in Llwynderw on Saturday 15 August.
The hearse will depart at approximately 3.15pm, travelling along Newton Road before continuing onto Mumbles Road.
Those wishing to pay their respects are invited to line Newton Road.
To allow people to do so safely, Newton Road will be closed from the junction with Mumbles Road, near the White Rose, to Langland Road, near Oystermouth School, from approximately 3pm on Saturday.
Buses will be permitted to travel through the closure for as long as it remains safe to do so and the road will reopen as soon as possible after the cortege has passed.
A celebration of Bonnie’s life will take place at Swansea Minster (St Mary’s Church) on Monday 17 August at 12 noon.
Entry to the church will be for family, friends and invited guests only but for members of the public wishing to pay their respects the service will be shown on a large screen in nearby St David’s Square.
It will also be streamed online at: https://lounges.tv/lounge/UDHrO0p4Wz?isWebOnly=true
The funeral directors have advised that those wishing to watch the service online will need to follow the link and set themselves up as a user on the platform beforehand.
They have also said that this is the only live stream available and at no point will any payment be requested – if directed to a site that requests payment then do not do so.
The service is expected to last approximately one hour.
Following the service, the singer will make a final journey through her hometown of Skewen at approximately 1.20pm before a strictly private family committal and farewell service.
The route from Swansea will be along Fabian Way to Ashleigh Terrace (through Jersey Marine), Pen Y Heol, Burrows Road, Hen Hoel, New Road, Sidling Terrace, Park Avenue and Peniel Green Road.
Swansea Council’s Deputy Leader Andrea Harrington said: “Our thoughts remain with Bonnie’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“We know that many people across Swansea, Wales and much further afield will want the opportunity to pay their respects and celebrate her remarkable life and achievements.
“We would ask everyone attending any part of the arrangements to do so respectfully, follow any instructions from stewards and police officers, and help ensure the occasion is a fitting tribute to one of Wales’ most loved performers.”
Residents wishing to pay a personal tribute can do so in a Book of Condolence that is at Y Storfa on Oxford Street until August 24 during its regular opening hours.
An online Book of Condolence is available here: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/bonniecondolences
The Lord Mayor of Swansea, Penny Matthews, has written to the singer’s family to offer condolences on behalf of the people of Swansea.
Bonnie Tyler rose to worldwide fame with a string of hit records including It’s a Heartache, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero.
Her success made her one of Wales’ most celebrated performers and her passing has attracted tributes from musicians and fans from around the world.
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