© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 . 09/08/2013 . Salford , UK . Dozens of pink balloons are released by mourners , after the service . The funeral of Linzi Ashton at St Paul's C of E Church in Salford , today (9th August 2013) . Linzi Ashton (25) was found murdered in her home on Westbourne Road in Salford on 29th June . Michael Cope is standing trial, accused of murdering, raping and assaulting her . Photo credit : Joel Goodman