The burial of a mystery woman who was washed up on the beach at Foulness was due to take place yesterday (Wednesday) in Rochford.

A dignified ceremony at the Hall Road Cemetery was promised by Rochford Council, which said any family members who came forward would have their burial wishes granted.

However, no one has approached the council. The body was found by a man walking his dog more than six months ago.

A post mortem revealed the woman had drowned but there were no suspicious circumstances.

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