Ms James’s police hat was placed on top of her coffin before it was carried into the cathedral.
Flags were flown at half-mast in her memory at public buildings in Kent, including council offices and police stations.
Speaking at the funeral, Ms James’s son Patrick Davis said his mother was “the most amazing woman, who would go to the end of the earth to help anyone”.
Speaking at the funeral, Ms James’s son Patrick Davis said his mother was ‘the most amazing woman’ (PA)
He said: “She had the most infectious laugh and a huge heart and I am so pleased I had the pleasure of calling you my mother.
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