Slain Christchurch community worker Amy Farrall was given an emotional farewell today.
The 24-year-old's body was found in the boot of her car at a city supermarket on March 30.
A 38-year-old man from the North Island, who had recently been staying at her Woolston home after moving to Christchurch, has been charged with sexual violation and murder. He will be back in court next week.
Police allege he killed Ms Farrall, dumped her body, and fled to the West Coast where he picked up two hitch-hikers and then attacked them.
Hundreds of family and friends packed out Westpark Chapel in the Burnside area of the city today to pay tribute to the "dearly loved and treasured daughter of Ann and Neil, much loved and adored sister of Richard and partner Mel, treasured granddaughter of Don and Betty Cattermole, and Fred and Noreen Farrall".