Darts legend Andy Fordham was laid to rest today as hundreds of friends and family came to pay their respects at his funeral.
'The Viking', as he was known to fans of his sport, was remembered by mourners at a service in Chislehurst, south east London.
Fordham died of major organ failure in hospital last month aged just 59.
Mourners arrived at Kemnal Park Crematorium for 12.30pm to the sound of bagpipes who lead the procession, commemorating his Scottish heritage and his passion for Rangers football club.
Among those present were dart legends Tony O'Shea, Nicky Turner, Harold Witham and also former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram.
As the hearse arrived, a wreath in the shape of a giant Viking helmet was laid on the lawn along with a huge darts board floral display.
Darts legend Andy Fordham, known to fans as 'The Viking', was remembered by mourners at a funeral service in Chislehurst, south east London following his death aged 59 last month
Fordham's wife Jenny revealed he had died of major organ failure in hospital last month aged just 59
A wreath in the shape of a giant Viking helmet, a nod to his nickname, was laid on the lawn along with a huge darts board floral display
Mourners arrived at Kemnal Park Crematorium for 12.30pm to the sound of bagpipes who lead the procession, commemorating his Scottish heritage and his passion for Rangers football club
Blue and white flowers, the colours of Scotland, were laid beneath it alongside a Union Jack wreath.
The lawn was carpeted in more wreaths and bouquets from devastated family and friends hugging and sobbing as they remembered the darts legend.
A mix of sports colleagues who joked together remembered their favourite pub moments as well as close family still coming to terms with the news.
More than 200 mourners gathered into the chapel while Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon played.
The soundtrack, chosen by Fordham himself, also included the Foo Fighters and even Right Said Fred's 'I'm Too Sexy' - causing his family to joke about how his music taste ranged from Sinatra and Grease the Musical to AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.
Paying tribute to her father, daughter Emily Fordham said during the service: 'You left us heartbroken and lost wondering what life would be like without you.
Tributes to The Viking: a wreath created in the shape of a Viking helmet is adorned with a beer mug on the lawn outside Kemnal Park Cemetery and Crematorium
A darts board is signed by family and friends paying tribute to Fordham. At his peak Fordham was crowned world champion in 2004 after defeating Mervyn King at the BDO World Championship
A copy of the order of service for Fordham's funeral
