THE funeral of former first minister Rhodri Morgan will be held tomorrow.

The ceremony, which is open to the public, will be conducted by humanist celebrant and former AM Lorraine Barrett.

The Senedd will be open to funeral attendees from 9.30am but space in the building is limited and attendees are being advised to arrive early to allow for security checks to be carried out.

The ceremony will also be streamed live on screens on the steps of the Senedd, as well as on www.senedd.tv.

The event is expected to last 90 minutes, but this is subject to change.

Extra security measures are in place around Cardiff due to the Champion’s League final this weekend, so anyone travelling to the capital is advised to leave in plenty of time.

Paying tribute to his predecessor as first minister, Carwyn Jones said: “Wales hasn’t just lost a great politician, we’ve lost a real father figure.

“In very many ways Rhodri wasn’t like other politicians, and that is why people warmed to him, trusted him and felt like they knew him so well.

“He was funny, clever, engaging on almost any topic and absolutely passionate about all things Welsh.”

A public service of committal will also be held at Thornhill Crematorium in Thornhill Road, Cardiff, from 2pm on Thursday, June 1.