Jane Birkin Honored at Private Funeral, Public Event in Paris

PARIS — A rainy morning cleared up as crowds began to line the streets around Paris’ Saint-Roch Church for a service to honor the late singer, actress and Hermès handbag namesake Jane Birkin, who died July 16.

Hundreds of fans gathered to watch the ceremony on a large screen erected outside of the church, with onlookers treated to a selection of Birkin’s songs before the ceremony started. Security was tight, due to the presence…