After time in the pub, the Dingles moved Zak’s body up to Wishing Well. There, they laid his body to rest in the ground – though nowhere near Shadrach Dingle, of course. Just as celebrant Marlon pondered over what to say in front of the family, they were interrupted by a very loud Tina Dingle.

Emmerdale cast members filmed heartbreaking scenes recently for Zak Dingle's funeral, after their co-star Steve Halliwell's death last year - and now one star has spoken about the episodes

Just before the ceremony began, the Dingles congregated outside The Woolpack while Sam (James Hooton), Cain (Jeff Hordley), Marlon (Mark Charnock), and Vinny (Bradley Johnson) got ready to transport Zaks's coffin inside the pub. However, PC Swirling (Andy Moore) drove up unexpectedly, making Belle worry about potential trouble.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know which character will return to the Dales this week for Zak Dingle's funeral after afer his death was confirmed in heartbreaking scenes

Emmerdale has finally confirmed which character has returned to the ITV soap joining the Dingle family, with Thursday's early release episode on ITVX confirming who it is

Tina made a dramatic reappearance in Thursday's episode, which is streaming early on ITVX ahead of its ITV1 airing this evening. The returning character is the daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle and sister of Cain, Sam and Belle. She previously appeared on the soap from 1994 to 1996, then played by Jacqueline Pirie.

EMMERDALE has ruled out a major Dingle return for Zak’s funeral in tonight’s episode. The ITV soap is paying tribute to Dingle patriarch Zak after the real-life death of actor Steve Halliwell.

Emmerdale's Debbie Dingle doesn't appear to be returning to the ITV soap with Charley Webb not likely to reprise her role for Zak Dingle's funeral scenes amid rumours