It is said that dog is a man's best friend, and that sentiment was at the heart of a funeral to say a final farewell to a much-loved dog trainer. 

Flanked by her seven beloved pets, Jayne Fuller's coffin was led inside Breckland Crematorium by each of them. 

More than 100 people attended to say their last goodbyes at the service held on Thursday, June 22. 

It comes following her death from cancer aged 58. 

Dereham Times: The seven dogs, Bass, Jig, Nancy, Dottie, Groovy, Vibe and Uri, lead the way in front of the

Led in by Bass, Dottie, Groovy, Jig, Nancy, Uri and Vibe, guests made their way inside while Tina Turner’s I Don’t Wanna Lose You played out. 

The dogs were helped in by Ms Fuller’s friends and were donned with bright pink neckerchiefs; a colour echoed throughout guests' attire. 

Ms Fuller's niece, Sophie Fuller, and friend, Kathryn Cross, both read aloud tributes. 

Dereham Times: The seven dogs, from left, Bass, Jig, Nancy, Dottie, Groovy, Vibe and Uri, ready for their owner,

Mrs Cross, owner of Centre Paws in Wymondham, explained how Ms Fuller helped to turn her small business idea into the centre it is today. It is also where Ms Fuller relocated her dog agility training venue.  

Miss Fuller added: "For me, Jayne was more than an auntie. She was like a second mum, my best friend, the person I would tell everything.” 

Dereham Times: Dottie, one of Jayne Fuller's dogs, at her funeral at the Breckland Crematorium

A former Team GB member, she was also a regular at the Railway Tavern in Dereham where she enjoyed taking part in karaoke, listening to loud music, playing darts and drinking gin.  

Everyone who attended the funeral was invited to raise a glass and share memories and stories there afterwards. 

Jayne Fuller, of Shipdham, was born on February 7, 1965, and died on June 3, 2023. 

  • Donations are being raised in her memory for the Priscialla Bacon Lodge via https://www.priscillabaconhospice.org.uk/donate/ 
  • If donating, please leave the comment "IMO Jayne Fuller" as a plaque in her memory will be installed if £1,000 is raised.
    Dereham Times: Jayne Fuller's dogs at her funeral at the Breckland Crematorium
  • Dereham Times: Jayne Fuller