Major General Janaka Perera's wife, Mrs Vajira Perera who was also assassinated in the suicide explosion was also cremated at the same venue.

The cortŠge on arrival at the main entrance to the General Cemetery was respectfully taken over by officers and other ranks of the Army according to the military tradition and placed the National flag- draped coffin on the Gun Carrier

As the Gun Carrier started moving a thirteen minute gun salute heralded onset of the military funeral

Soon after the remains reached the crematorium, Brigadier HL Perera read out the official Part I Order of the Army that summarizes his service carrier, gallantry awards and decorations he received his professional record and how his soldiering was

Another round of thirteen gun salute in honour of the slain military leader followed afterwards adding dignity to the final journey of this battle hardened warrior.

As the last leg of the military funeral, uncapped soldiers carried the coffin thrice along with the members of the bereaved family. Seconds after, the military bugles sounded the last post as bellows of smoke circled emitting from the chimney in the crematorium

Chief of Staff Major General Nissanka Wijesinghe in the company of a few senior officers afterwards handed this war hero's gallantry medals and other decorations to family members of the slain military officer extending sincere condolences on the demise.

A large gathering attended the funeral.