4BR has been informed that the funeral of renowned London Symphony Orchestra trumpet player Rod Franks will be held at 11.00am at the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St.Alban, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY on Tuesday 12th August.

Parking close to the Abbey is limited but there are plenty of car parks in the town centre.

Family flowers

There are family flowers only with but donations would be gratefully received for two charities: Musicians UK and Help for Heroes.

The family will go to the crematorium for a private service, before a reception will be held at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks (16, Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4HE).

Celebrate

The family told 4BR: "We would be delighted to see people there to celebrate Dad’s life with us on our return from the crematorium."

If you or your organisation is intending to come to the funeral, please can you e-mail rebeccasessions@yahoo.co.uk