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Private Funeral Held for Murdered Teen Pheobe Bishop Under Media Blackout

More than six weeks after her disappearance, close family and friends conducted a private funeral to celebrate the teenager’s life under a strict media blackout.

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A smiling teenage girl with long, dark hair sits on a beach in a bikini top and long pants.

Overview

  • A private funeral service was held June 29 in Bundaberg under a media blackout, with attendees asked to wear brightly coloured clothing to honour Pheobe’s spirit.
  • The ceremony at Springfield Gardens Crematorium followed widespread candlelit vigils in Bundaberg and Gin Gin earlier this month.
  • Forensic teams that recovered remains in Good Night Scrub National Park have formally identified Pheobe’s body.
  • Suspects and former housemates James Wood and Tanika Bromley remain jailed on murder and corpse-interference charges ahead of their August 11 court appearance.
  • In a statement, Pheobe’s mother urged parents to cherish everyday moments and thanked the community for its support throughout the search and mourning period.