Maggie Smith's funeral – how they said goodbye to the star of Harry Potter: video

The ceremony took place five weeks after the death of the actress.

The funeral took place in early November Maggie Smith, the legendary actress, who is best remembered for her role as a professor Minerva McGonagall in a series of films “Harry Potter”.

Yes, the popular British actress was buried five weeks later news of her death. The farewell ceremony was private and began at a crematorium in south-west London. Maggie Smith was buried in the cemetery where Margaret Thatcher and comedian Tommy Cooper are also buried.

Only those closest to her came to see the actress on her last journey. Each of the visitors received a symbolic postcard, which featured childhood photos of the smiling late star. Underneath the photos was the caption: “To the bright memory of Dame Margaret Natalie Smith.”

According to Maggie's close circle, the funeral was full of “warmth and laughter”. Also in the Daily Mail comment…