THE FUNERAL of the six family members who died in a farmhouse fire in Llangammarch Wells will take place on Saturday, February 24.

Earlier this month an inquest was opened and adjourned into the deaths of Patch Raine, six, Just Raine, 11, Reef Raine, 10, Misty Raine, nine, and 68-year-old David Cuthbertson.

The body of the final victim, four year old Gypsy Grey Raine was formally identified at the inquest.

All six perished when their home at Llangammarch Wells was destroyed by a fire on the outskirts of Llangammarch Wells on October 30, 2017.

A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the date for the funerals and said that the family had requested privacy to grieve.

In November, just days after the tragedy the family released a statement: “As a family, we would like to state how extremely grateful we are for the overwhelming sympathy, kind thoughts, well wishes and all assistance and support shown to us since this tragedy.

“It is hard to put into words how much it all means to us.

“The support of friends, the local community and from much further afield is astounding, and we thank you all so very much for all your kindness.

“We would also like to express our sincere gratitude for all the efforts of the emergency services.”

The cause of the fire is still being treated as unexplained as investigations continue.

Three children aged 10, 12 and 13 escaped the fire and were being cared for by other family members.

More than £25,000 has been raised by a fundraising page set up to help the family.

Dyfed-Powys Police were helped by specialists from both South Wales and Gwent Police as they dismantled the farmhouse “brick by brick” to preserve the evidence in the three month investigation which at times had up to 40 police officers working on it.

On April 6 a a pre-inquest review will be held at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court.