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The family of British teen Jay Slater, who tragically lost his life while holidaying in Tenerife, have called for the funeral service to be a “celebration” of his life. In a heartfelt remembrance, loved ones are encouraging those attending the ceremony on August 10 to wear something blue to honour the 19-year-old’s memory.
Rather than floral tributes, the family suggests donations to LBT Global, a charity that provided invaluable support during their harrowing time. Just last week, Jay’s body was repatriated following his untimely death on June 17.
Post-mortem results indicate he suffered traumatic head injuries consistent with a fall, leading to instant death. Jay, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared June 17 while walking back to his accommodation during his first-ever holiday away without his family.
A “celebration of life service” will hold space for mourning and memory at Accrington Cemetery Chapel before the burial. Attendees are also welcome to bring a single rose to lay with Jay, as per the family’s wishes via a statement by LBT Global.
Remembered lovingly as an apprentice bricklayer, Jay’s obituary reads: “A loving son of Debbie and Warren, a cherished brother of Zak and brother-in-law of Jessica, a treasured grandson of Dawn, June and the late Dougie, a much-loved nephew of Glen and Katie, a dear cousin of Maddie and Tillie and a loyal friend to many. Jay will be very sadly missed by all those who knew him.”
The family shared: “After Jay left Rhyddings High School he went on to become an apprentice bricklayer with the PH Build group, a job he greatly enjoyed. From the tender age of five, Jay began playing football for Huncoat United FC until he was 17 and also spent a few seasons with the Sunday team at St Joesph’s too.”
“He also relished in spending time relaxing with his mates. Jay’s passion for music and dance started at a very young age. He was a regular attendee at music festivals and events across the country and loved to socialise and meet new people.”
Before his disappearance, Jay attended the NRG music festival with two pals, and his last known location was the Rural de Teno Park in the north of the Canary Island, which was about an 11-hour walk from where he was staying.
He had journeyed to an Airbnb in Masca after a night out, but the two men alleged to have rented the property were later deemed “not relevant” to the case. It was suggested by the Spanish Civil Guard that Jay may have slipped and fallen in the steep and hard-to-reach area where he was discovered.
