THE brother of a biker who was laid to rest in a white coffin, spoke of his pride after a motorcycle cavalcade formed the funeral procession.

Jeff Waterton 49, of Saxon Walk, Foots Cray, spoke after more than 100 people attended his brother David's funeral following the 51-year-old's death.

He had been suffering from Leukaemia for four years and died on May 24.

David was buried in Eltham next to his late mother Joan Waterton, who died five years ago.

His other three brothers, Chris, Roger, Alan and sisters Joan and Sonia, were among the mourners at the funeral on June 2.

He leaves a 19-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter.

Speaking after the funeral, Jeff said: "There was an incredible atmosphere. It was a celebration of his life."