A BOOK of remembrance for reality-TV star Jade Goody is due to be opened to the public.

The 27-year-old passed away in the early hours of Mothers Day at her home in Upshire, following a high-profile battle with cervical cancer.

Her funeral service will be held at St John's Church, Buckhurst Hill on Saturday April 4.

St John's Rev. Corinne Brixton said: "It will be a place for quiet reflection, where people can leave flowers and fill in the book of remembrance."

The book will be given to the Goody family after the service.

The church will be open for people who wish to pay their respects from 9am-6pm daily until Saturday April 4.