Jun Lin laid to rest

Slain Concordia student Jun Lin was laid to rest on Thursday morning at a public funeral.

About 50 people came to pay their respects at Cote-des-Neiges Funeral Complex.

A brief service was led by Father Henry Rodriguez, who read Bible excerpts and spoke highly of Lin, who was brutally dismembered and killed last May.

"His death was cruel, horrible and indignant. He was a victim. It has been a difficult time for his family, and society," said Rodriguez.

His mother was too overwhelmed to attend the service, but Lin's father sat at the front, flanked by family friends, his sobs audible throughout the service.

Two photos of the smiling computer sciences student sat next to arrangements of white and pink flowers at the front of the room - Lin’s ashes in a red box.

According to his parents, Montreal was Lin’s favourite city; so, they decided to leave him to rest where he was happiest.

Once Lin's ashes were taken for burial, his mother, along with a few volunteers, announced plans to ensure the Chinese student's memory lives on.

Though the details have yet to be worked out, the charity would help young people in distress.

"Jun Lin lived such a short life. We believe the creation of this foundation will preserve his memory," said a volunteer translator.

The family also thanked the governments of Canada and China, Immigration Canada and Canadians for their continued support.

The family has said they will remain in Montreal until March, around when the trial should pick up for Lin's accused killer, Luka Magnotta.