A HEARTBREAKING picture shows the tiny coffin of a schoolgirl who died in front of her horrified classmates.
Rai-Lèyah Parveen Saddique, 10, was rushed to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, after suddenly collapsing at school last Wednesday.
She was later transferred to Leeds General Infirmary but was pronounced dead on Monday morning.
Doctors believe Rai-Lèyah suffered a brain hemorrhage but had been previously described as a fit and healthy girl, Yorkshire Live reports.
Rai-Lèyah was the eldest of three and has been remembered as a popular and well-loved girl.
Her funeral at Jamia Masjid Swafia mosque on Park Lodge Lane in Wakefield was followed by a burial service at Wakefield Cemetery on Sugar Lane.
Hundreds of people attended the services on Monday afternoon.
Classmates and teachers from her school in Wakefield were among the mourners.
A family spokesman said: "She was a hard-working girl who was loved by family and friends.
"Her school was closed today. Students attended (her funeral) and let off balloons."
Devastated family members and people from the local community have left condolence messages online.
One person said: "Heartbreaking – she was a little beauty, little angel.
"May Allah swt give her the highest rank in Jannah we will miss u lots love u."
Someone else said: "Heartbreaking and tragic news.
"She's only a little older than our daughter and I can't imagine the agony the parents must be feeling."
Another person commented: "Beautiful angel. Ameen."
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