Sefton Council Issues Warning Ahead of Funeral for Bootle Mother and Three Children
Thornton Garden of Rest is expected to be exceptionally busy on Thursday 12th November as family, friends and members of the community gather to say a final farewell to a mother and her three children who tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Bootle.
The funeral of Elisha Brabin, aged 36, and her three children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, is due to take place at Thornton Garden of Rest at 1.30pm.
The family tragically died following a devastating fire at their home in Stone Square, Bootle, on 22nd September 2026.
The tragedy shocked the local community and prompted an outpouring of grief and sympathy for the family. Investigators reported that the fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an electric scooter.
Thursday’s funeral will be an opportunity for relatives, friends, neighbours and members of the wider community to come together, remember four precious lives and offer their support to those left behind.
Sefton Council Warns of Significant Congestion
Ahead of the funeral, Sefton Council has issued a public notice advising that Thornton Garden of Rest is likely to be extremely busy on Thursday 12th November due to the large number of mourners expected to attend.
The Council has asked anyone planning to visit the Garden of Rest to consider making their visit on another day if possible.
For those wishing to visit the graves of loved ones on Thursday, the Council recommends arriving very early or later in the day to help avoid congestion.
The advice is intended to ensure that those attending the funeral can pay their respects while minimising disruption for other visitors.
A Community United in Grief
The loss of Elisha and her three children has been deeply felt across Bootle and the wider Sefton community.
As the family prepares to lay their loved ones to rest, Thursday will undoubtedly be an emotional and difficult day for everyone who knew and loved them.
Sefton Bubble extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
We also ask members of the public to be mindful of the expected congestion around Thornton Garden of Rest and to respect the privacy of those attending the funeral.
May Elisha, Leo, Ellis and Prudence rest in peace. ❤️
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