STACEY Slater can be seen breaking down in tears as she attends the funeral of Martin Fowler.

Fresh pictures from the set of the BBC soap opera show Lacey Turner’s character inconsolable as she finally says goodbye to her true love.

A woman crying on a rainy set.

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Stacey Slater can be seen in tears during Martin Fowler’s funeralCredit: ISO

A woman in a black coat on a film set in a cemetery.

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Stacey has been left struggling to cope in the aftermath of his d3athCredit: ISO

A woman in a black coat holds a small red box in a graveyard.

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She appeared at a loss as the funeral got underwayCredit: ISO

Actors at a rainy funeral scene.

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New Vicki Fowler actress Alice Haig was also spotted for the first timeCredit: ISO
The cast of the BBC soap opera were out in full force to film the heartbreaking scenes which will be broadcast in the coming weeks.

Dressed in a large black coat, Stacey can be seen with tears streaming down her face as she clutches hold of something.

Elsewhere, new Vicki Fowler actress Alice Haig has been snapped on-set for the first time since The Sun exclusively revealed that original actress Scarlett Alice Johnson had opted not to make a comeback.

Vicki could be seen being comforted by her partner Ross as she stood by Martin’s graveside looking deeply emotional.

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Ross, played by former The Bill star Alex Warkinshaw, also looked moved despite not having a connection to Martin.

Bianca Jackson and Jean Slater were also seen in mourning as the funeral took place.

The cast of the BBC show had to deal with torrential rain during filming with many of them hiding underneath umbrella’s at any given opportunity.

Fans had a massive shock when Martin, played by James Bye, died during the live 40th anniversary episode last week.

No one had expected the character – who has been part of the show since the 80s – to be killed off so suddenly.

Martin died in Stacey’s arms in the closing seconds of the final live episode, having been crushed under a falling steel beam in the Queen Vic pub after an explosion.

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In heartbreaking scenes he proposed and planned the next 40 years of their lives before the paramedics told Stacey that he would likely not survive his injuries.

Stacey couldn’t bring herself to tell Martin what was happening, but he realised.

Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.

Filming a funeral scene in a cemetery.

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Jean Slater looked solemn as she sat on a benchCredit: ISO

Filming a funeral scene in a cemetery.

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Many of the cast and crew were seen filming at the gravesideCredit: ISO

A woman in a black coat and leather pants visits a grave.

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Bianca Jackson also appeared downcastCredit: ISO

Filming a funeral scene in a cemetery.

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The emotional scenes are expected to play out in the next few weeksCredit: ISO