Funerals may be a time for reflection, sadness, celebration and every emotion in between - but for TV star Declan Donnelly - his brother Dermott's funeral was a chance for him to share a funny 'x-rated' joke with those that attended. 

Father Dermott Donnelly tragically died earlier this month at the age of 55 following a short illness - with hundreds of tributes pouring in since the heartbreaking news.

Fr Dermott recently celebrated his 30th anniversary of service to his Hexham and Newcastle parish and community, where he was best known for his work with young people and youth ministry

Read more: Declan Donnelly pays heartfelt tribute to his brother Dermott at funeral

On Friday (July 29), Dermott's funeral took place at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle - which saw his family, including Dec, and friends, including Dec's co-star Ant McPartlin attend.

Within the funeral ceremony, many members of the clergy described Dermott as "tenacious" and determined, which saw him set up a youth village in Consett in 2010. 

The Northern Echo: Declan Donnelly speaks at his brother Dermott's funeral. Picture: YOUTUBEDeclan Donnelly speaks at his brother Dermott's funeral. Picture: YOUTUBE

However, it was a moment in Dec's heartfelt and funny tribute to his brother that stood out for many - while also causing fits of laughter among the funeral congregation. 

During his speech, Dec remembered his brother as someone who "always had a vision", as well as joking about loving the finer things in life, which included a convertible BMW and eating apple and cheese sandwiches. 

However, it was near the middle of the speech that Dec broke out an amusing tale about Dermott, which made people crack up laughing. 

The Northern Echo: Father Dermott Donnelly. Picture: PA MEDIAFather Dermott Donnelly. Picture: PA MEDIA

Recalling one charity project that his brother ran, Dec remembered Dermott's excitement at pairing with the local hairdressers for a 'blowdry' scheme.

Unfortunately, when Dermott came to present the idea to the church, Dec remembers his brother "mixing his words" and not saying 'blowdry'. 

As soon as he made the gag, hilarity broke out in St Mary's from both his family and friends, as well as the priests sat behind the altar.

The situation was made funnier when Dec added: "tickets sold out like that though." 

Elsewhere at the funeral, hymns, readings from the bible and songs were featured throughout, as well as other tributes from family and colleagues. 

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