The service led by Dr Jill Duff, the Bishop of Lancaster, was held at around 11am on Friday, September 16.
These were the scenes:
. St John's Church, Blackpool
Residents were invited to attend a memorial service at St John's Church to pay their respects. Photo: Daniel Martino
. St John's Church, Blackpool
Members of the public mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II left floral tributes outside the church. Planeloads of Turkish carnations are heading to the UK for the Queen’s funeral on Monday. Turkish Cargo said that after the Queen’s death last week orders for flowers shot up by 90 per cent. Photo: Daniel Martino
. St John's Church, Blackpool
Bishop Jill joined the leader of St John's Church, Andy Dykes, to pray and worship as they gave thanks to God for the life of Her Majesty. Photo: Daniel Martino
. St John's Church, Blackpool
Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Monday, September. 19. Photo: Daniel Martino
. St John's Church, Blackpool
In a statement, the Earl of Wessex said the royal family had been “overwhelmed by the tide of emotion" following the Queen’s death and thanked the public for their support. Photo: Daniel Martino
. St John's Church, Blackpool
He said: "As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mama, with the nation, her realms and the Commonwealth. While it has been lovely to have spent time saying our own farewell privately at Balmoral, it is now time to allow others to be able to say their farewell." Photo: Daniel Martino
1. St John's Church, Blackpool
Members of the public mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II left floral tributes outside the church. Planeloads of Turkish carnations are heading to the UK for the Queen’s funeral on Monday. Turkish Cargo said that after the Queen’s death last week orders for flowers shot up by 90 per cent. Photo: Daniel Martino
2. St John's Church, Blackpool
Bishop Jill joined the leader of St John's Church, Andy Dykes, to pray and worship as they gave thanks to God for the life of Her Majesty. Photo: Daniel Martino
3. St John's Church, Blackpool
Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Monday, September. 19. Photo: Daniel Martino
4. St John's Church, Blackpool
In a statement, the Earl of Wessex said the royal family had been “overwhelmed by the tide of emotion" following the Queen’s death and thanked the public for their support. Photo: Daniel Martino
5. St John's Church, Blackpool
He said: "As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mama, with the nation, her realms and the Commonwealth. While it has been lovely to have spent time saying our own farewell privately at Balmoral, it is now time to allow others to be able to say their farewell." Photo: Daniel Martino
6. St John's Church, Blackpool
The Speaker of the House of Commons and Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen following her death, stating she had a "calm and steadying influence over our country." Photo: Daniel Martino