By Rhiannon Mills, Sky News Correspondent
The family of Alice Gross have said they "find it almost impossible to understand what has happened to her and that we have to say goodbye".
Her family released the statement as they held a private funeral for the 14-year-old, who was found dead in West London after going missing in August.
In the statement, parents Rosalind Hodgkiss and Jose Gross said: "We have been devastated by the appalling circumstances of Alice's death.
"Alice was so spirited, so present, so vital and so full of promise. We want Alice's funeral to focus on the joy of Alice's life and the joy of having known her.
"We would like to thank everyone for being so kind and supportive. We have been moved by the depth of sympathy and compassion around us, not only from close family and friends but also from the local community."
Before the humanist service celebrating Alice's life, a hearse carrying the brightly coloured coffin, travelled through Hanwell, where the family live.
It was decorated with a meadow scene and pictures of the schoolgirl's pets and had been painted by her sister, Nina, her grandmother, Anne Hodgkiss, and a family friend.
During the private service, videos were shown of the teenager playing and singing her own songs. Tributes were read by teachers, her sister and her parents.
Alice was last seen walking near her home in West London on August 28.
Following her disappearance the Metropolitan Police launched their largest search operation since the July 7 terror attacks.
More than a month after she disappeared, her body was found in the River Brent.
Days later, the prime suspect in her murder, Arnis Zalkalns, was found hanged in nearby Boston Manor Park. Investigations are still being carried out into both of their deaths.
The clocktower in the centre of Hanwell has been covered in yellow flowers in memory of the schoolgirl and locals have lit candles to spell out "We love you Alice".
Jayne Roberts was one of those who put yellows ribbons around West London to help in the search.
She told Sky News: "We'll never forget her and I don't think anyone will.
"We were able to go out and make people aware that Alice was still a missing child and we know that the family has really appreciated what the community has done for them."
The family has asked that donations are made to the charity, Youth Music, in memory of their daughter's passion for singing and song writing.
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