The community in East Lancashire came together today to remember an 18-year-old girl who “was loved beyond measure” after her tragic death.
Family and friends of Victoria Niebylska gathered at Accrington Crematorium in a service to remember the teenager who died earlier this month.
Victoria arrived in a hearse covered in blue ribbons with white flowers layered on the top.
A selection of blue ribbons were also given to attendees, with many choosing to wear a similar colour in their hair or on items of their clothing.
The procession saw the coffin carried in to Whitney Houston’s I Want to Dance with Somebody before the poem In Our Hearts was read out by the vicar.
A tribute was later read out in memory of Victoria.
It read: “Victoria truly touched people. Victoria was one of those people whose presence could change a room whenever they walked into it.
“Although her life was short, it was meaningful. Victoria was loved beyond measure.
“She filled the room with love and life. The whole house would shake as she would dance and try on outfit after outfit. Victoria lived life loudly because she loved life.
“People loved to be around her. Her friends were everything to her, and she made people feel safe.
"She loved the excitement in life, but she also loved being cosy, in her PJs and laughing with her mum.
“Forever beautiful, forever loud, forever loved.”
A time of reflection was then displayed on TV screens around the crematorium, accompanied by Something in the Heavens by Lewis Capaldi.
The Lord's Prayer was then read out prior to a closing poem – Signs by Becky Hemsley.
The recession was led by family members who walked out to Forever Young by Becky Hill.
A fundraiser has been started to raise £5,500 for a memorial bench in her memory.
Victoria died in a crash in Helmshore Road, Haslingden, earlier this month.
To donate to the fundraiser in Victoria’s memory, visit www.gofundme.com and search 'In Memory of Victoria Niebylska'.
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