Funeral held for girl who broke birthday card record

Hundreds attended the funeral of eight-year-old Amelia Kolpa, who died in March after receiving more than 300,000 birthday cards; her family asked for donations to Matt's Mission and the charity plans a permanent tribute.

An eight-year-old girl who had been receiving palliative care for cancer was remembered at a funeral held at Waseley Hills Crematorium. Amelia Kolpa, from Rowley Regis, died in March after having received more than 300,000 birthday cards, which drew wide public attention. Hundreds of mourners attended the service, and groups of bikers formed a procession ahead of the ceremony. The family asked for donations to Matt's Mission Children's Charity and the charity has said it will include a permanent tribute to Amelia in its new Birmingham hub. Key details: - Amelia Kolpa died in March after a long illness and had received over 300,000 birthday cards, reported as breaking a UK record. - Her funeral at Waseley Hills Crematorium was attended by hundreds, with some attendees standing outside and a procession of bikers from Stourbridge. - The family requested donations to Matt's Mission Children's Charity, and the charity plans a canvas tribute to Amelia at its new Birmingham hub. Summary: The turnout reflected broad public interest in Amelia's story and the community's wish to mark her life with bright colours and music she liked. A permanent tribute at the charity's new hub is planned as the next public step.