Plans are underway to arrange the final farewell to Gary Dunne, 22, of West Derby, who was murdered on the Costa Del Sol by a machete-wielding killer

Gary’s dad Stephen is set to travel to Spain to sign the power of attorney document allowing the body’s long-awaited release.He will go to Malaga hospital where his son’s body is being kept and wait as the remains are placed in a zinc coffin.
The family must hand over a cheque for £10,000 to the Spanish authorities to complete the repatriation.Plans are underway to arrange the final farewell to Gary Dunne, 22, of West Derby, who was murdered on the Costa Del Sol by a machete-wielding killer.After a long delay due to Spanish hygiene laws, it seems certain the Everton fan’s body will be back in Merseyside in the next fortnight.Church officials have now agreed to allow his long-awaited funeral to be held at the cathedral.It is rare for the stunning building to be used for public funerals and last happened for 11-year-old Rhys Jones.
It will hopefully take place in March, followed by a burial because cremation was expressly against Mr Dunne’s family’s wishes.Everton FC have also offered the use of one of their stadium suites for the funeral.Upton- based funeral director Sue Porter is waiving the majority of her costs in sympathy for the Dunne family.She said: “Gary’s parents wanted to have something special. When I phoned the cathedral a few weeks ago, they were already aware of Gary’s situation.“The family has waited such a long time. Once the funeral is over, they will be able to start grieving properly.”