Janet ikua burial ceremony ideas

Janet Kanini-Ikua’s sudden death from lung cancer shocked the country early Saturday morning.

But many were not prepared for the emotional funeral service on Friday at Nairobi Baptist Church along Ngong’ Road.

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The ushers, most of them Janet’s classmates from Precious Blood Riruta class of 1995), were easily identifiable.

They were dressed in black gowns with yellow corsages well placed on their upper left chest.

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Bright yellow flowers dotted the coffin with Janet’s photo bringing memories of her smile.

Precious Blood Riruta almamater during the funeral service of Janet Kanini at the Nairobi Baptist Church, Friday, April 7, 2017.

/EUGENE OKUMU

But the most heartbreaking moment was seeing Janet’s daughter, Jaz, unaware of the deep loss she faced, staring at her mum’s portrait on top of the coffin.

Her dad George all the while tried