“We weren’t brother and sister, we were friends.”Thousands of mourners gathered to farewell Hannah and her children, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.The funeral took place three weeks after Hannah’s estranged husband Rowan Baxter doused his family in petrol and set them alight.Photos of the family were playing on a loop and portraits of Hannah and her children were displayed on the stage as mourners entered the ceremony. Hannah Clarks parents Lloyd and Suzanne Clark embrace during a vigil for Hannah Clarke and her three children. You were always up to something.“Trey, you were your mother’s little man and her best surprise. 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Writing this letter, I wanted to list all the amazing memories since we first met at the local PCYC when you were 14 and I was the big girl 16.“You always made me laugh even when I knew deep down you were hurting more than any of us could imagine.“Over the years we sure made some mischief, but we always had each other’s backs.“Remember the time we came home after a few drinks and straightened dad’s hair while he slept.“Or the time you were the sober one, and you bunny-hopped us home not knowing how to drive my manual car.Hannah's best friend Nikki Brookes talks at the vigil for Hannah and her children in Brisbane. The service was streamed into an adjoining cafe, as crowds spilled from the church.Hannah Clarke's family (from left) brother Nat, her grandfather and parents Suzanne and Lloyd at the funeral. The funeral for Hannah Clarke and her children Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey is taking place today, three weeks after the actions of her estranged husband Rowan Baxter sent shock waves across Australia. Credit: Facebook. The white coffin, which had plaques dedicated to Hannah and each of the three children, was covered with butterflies, stuck to the side by children in the congregation after emotional eulogies were delivered.Hannah’s brother Nat Clarke and her two best friends Lou Farmer and Nikki Brookes gave heartbreaking tributes, describing them as “three beautiful peas from the same pod”.“Han, I’m not sure who I am without you guys,” a tearful Ms Brookes told the large crowd.“You had my back and I would have laid down my life for you. Hannah and her three children will be laid to rest in the same shared coffin. Photo: Supplied“Those lasting memories will always be with us from New Year’s Day this year when you and the kids and your mum and dad, all of us on the beach with not a care in the world.“We prayed this was the beginning of your new life of freedom – sadly, that was never to be.“You really were made of equal parts stardust and sass – and you lit up lives as if shining was what you came here to do.“That light will shine forever in the next place you go.“I’ll never forget you my brilliant friend – for now I’ll just bask in your afterglow until we meet again.The Brisbane Story bridge was lit up in pink to honour Hannah and her children. You were looking forward to finally being happy.“Our last memory ... the trip to Sea World, Aaliyah was so excited to see the dolphins.“The day was a pure joy. “Training was a happy place and our therapy, and our kids laughed.“Aaliyah and Laianah were gorgeous, sassy and fierce, just like their mother. Picture: AAP/Jono SearleDays before the funeral, Ms Brookes shared a heartbreaking message at a vigil.“To this world’s most precious and beautiful girl – my dear sweet friend Hannah,” the message read.“I can scarcely believe it’s been just a few weeks since you so tragically left us, the splitting of our hearts deafeningly loud, and the ache of your absence is so heavy it’s hard to bear.“How could this world keep turning without you and our little angels? Hannah Clarke and her three children died in a horrific car fire set by her husband Rowan Baxter in Camp Hill, Brisbane in Australia on February 19, … Picture: John Gass/AAP“You had an irony to your wit, and that smile today even with you gone is resonating across communities far and wide – the beautiful mum and her three little miracles taken from us by someone I refuse to acknowledge.“I don’t know what I ever did to deserve you – I only know your friendship was my home.“You carried the weight of the world on your shoulders, and we all wish now we could’ve lightened your load.“I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you. Please select the editions you would like to sign up toResidents in Brisbane have gathered for a vigil to mourn the deaths of Hannah Clarke and her three children.Mourners have heard of the heroic and loving nature of mother Hannah Clarke at a vigil in south Brisbane to remember her and her three murdered children.A heartbroken community on Sunday evening stood by the family and friends of Ms Clarke and her children Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey who died at the hands of Rowan Baxter.Baxter murdered his children and former partner by setting the car they were in alight while Hannah was doing the morning school run.About 1000 people gathered in a south Brisbane park for Sunday evening's vigil.Dressed in pink, Hannah's father Lloyd and brother Nat, thanked the crowd for their support. Hannah Clarke had difficulty seeing the violent nature of her relationship with former partner, according to a friend.

Picture: Dan Peled/AAPFramed photos of Hannah and her children were on display during the funeral. Rowan Baxter and Hannah Clarke were at the centre of a deadly car fire on Wednesday. The legacy of Hannah Clarke with her three children – Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey ... Jocelyn Garcia is a journalist at the Brisbane Times, covering breaking news.