THE funeral of Berry Hill murder victim Chris Cooling will be held this Friday (September 5).

Since his death on August 3, close family friends of the 44-year-old set-up a fund in his memory which they will continue after his funeral for his 19-year-old son, Josh.

One of the friends, Sara Weaving said: "We have decided to donate the money raised so far to the family so they can do what they want. After the funeral, Richard (Pegler) and I are continuing to raise money for Josh's future."

Mr Cooling's funeral will be held at Yew Tree Brake Cemetery at 3.30pm.