In pictures: Great and good see Stephen Hawking to final resting place

His ashes have been interred in Scientists’ Corner at Westminster Abbey during a thanksgiving service.

Published Jun 15, 2018

Last updated Jun 15, 2018

Professor Stephen Hawking has been laid to rest between the graves of Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey.

His ashes were interred in Scientists’ Corner, the area of the Abbey dedicated to those who have made a significant contribution to the subject, during a service to celebrate his life.

Stephen Hawking memorial service — Professor Stephen Hawking died at home in Cambridge in March, aged 76 (Joe Giddens/PA)

Stephen Hawking grave — His daughter, Lucy, and first wife Jane Hawking, laid flowers and a medal created by the Stephen Hawking Foundation was placed in the grave (Ben Stansall/PA)

Astronaut Tim Peake also spoke, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, musician Nile Rodgers, TV star David Walliams and Professor Brian Cox were among the guests (Ben Stansall/PA)

Professor Stephen Hawking memorial service — An address was given by Astronomer Royal Martin Rees, pictured, while Prof Hawking’s collaborator and Nobel prize winner Kip Thorne also gave a tribute (Ben Stansall/PA)