Christopher Biggins says it's 'been tough' for Dame Barbara Windsor’s husband Scott Mitchell to plan her funeral

Christopher Biggins hopes there will be a big "send off" for Dame Barbara Windsor at the beginning of 2022. The 72-year-old star admitted there are plans being made for a fitting celebration in honour of his late friend, who sadly died last month aged 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Gallery: Dame Barbara Windsor: Celebrating the life of a true national treasure (Mirrorpix) Kemp, who played Grant Mitchell in the long-running British soap, called Windsor "a true star that burned brighter and longer than many of her famous contemporaries. " "She was truly talented, a triple threat: She could sing, she could dance and she could act.

Barbara Windsor paid tribute to the Eastenders legend for a final time during an emotional funeral service. Coronavirus restrictions meant that only 30 people were allowed to attend the ceremony, which was held at Golders Green Crematorium in London this afternoon.

Barbara Windsor was laid to rest during a star-studded funeral service on Friday, with both her family and famous colleagues attending the ceremony held at Golders Green Crematorium in London.MORE: Ross Kemp reveals touching last conversation with late Dame Barbara WindsorThe national treasure's husband, Scott Mitchell, announced her passing last month, saying in a statement: "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35pm on Thursday 10 December at

She was laid to rest on Friday by her loved-ones and now Dame Barbara Windsor's order of service has been revealed. The icon, who passed away in December, was celebrated by her friends and family at her funeral.

Friends and family of much-loved Barbara Windsor paid their respects to the star at her funeral today in London. The telly icon's hearse arrived with the floral tribute 'Babs' as pallbearers carried her coffin.