THE funeral of Tom Jones is being held today.

The 18-year-old's body was sadly discovered in the River Severn on September 28 following a major search after the University of Worcester student went missing.

Thomas's family including parents Ian and Vicki are set to attend the Bromsgrove teenager's funeral being held at Redditch Crematorium.

His death is currently being treated as unexplained, with the inquest initially opened and immediately adjourned on October 3.

The inquest hearing into his death has been set for January 22 next year at Worcestershire Coroner's Court in Stourport.