out as a memorial service was held in southend. frankie mccamley reports. a committed christian whose faith was immensely important. today, the funeral for sir david amess will reflect that, taking place at the roman catholic westminster cathedral, where hundreds of politicians willjoin sir david's family to pay their respects to the mp who loyally served his constituents for nearly four decades. a message from pope francis will be read out too. it follows a private memorial in southend yesterday for the mp, his body carried into st mary's church by firefighters from the local fire service. many of his friends, family and closest colleagues came to say their goodbyes. there's been flowers and letters and the books of condolences and services and gatherings, you know, since his tragic and untimely death,