Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher

Baroness Thatcher died of a stroke in London on 8 April 2013 at the age of 87. On 17 April, the former Prime Minister was honoured with a ceremonial funeral. Due to the polarised view of her achievements and legacy, reaction to her death was mixed throughout the United Kingdom, with her memory evoking both vigorous praise and intense criticism. The funeral, including a formal procession through Central London, followed by a church service at St Paul's Cathedral, cost around £3.6 million including £3.1 million for security. The funeral was notable for the attendance of Queen Elizabeth II. All four of her successors as Prime Minister paid homage at the funeral. Her body was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium following the funeral.

Thatcher's ashes were buried in a private ceremony on 28 September 2013, alongside those of her husband at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

Thatcher suffered several small strokes in 2002 and was advised by her doctors not to engage in any more public speaking. On 23 March, she announced the cancellation of her planned speaking engagements and that she would accept no more. But despite her illness, she pre-recorded a eulogy for the funeral of Ronald Reagan in June 2004, and attended her 80th birthday celebration in 2005 with the Queen and 650 other guests in attendance. However, her health continued to decline as the decade went on; she was briefly hospitalised in 2008 after feeling unwell during a dinner, and again after falling and fracturing her arm in 2009. In June 2009, her daughter Carol spoke to the press of her mother's struggle with dementia.

at approximately 11:00 BST (10:00 UTC) on 8 April 2013 at the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, after suffering a stroke. She had been staying in a suite there since December 2012, after having difficulty using the stairs at her house in Chester Square. She had been invited to stay at the Ritz by its owners David and Frederick Barclay, who were long-time supporters.Lord Bell, Thatcher's spokesman, confirmed her death to the Press Association, who issued the first wire report to newsrooms at 12:47 BST (11:47 UTC). The Union Jack was flown at half-mast at Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Parliament and other palaces, and flowers were laid outside her home.

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