Christopher Greener previously held the record as Britain 's tallest man . He grew to 7ft 6ins and had to have an operation to stop him growing . Mr Greener died last month and 60 people attended his funeral today . A bespoke coffin measuring almost 8 feet long was made for his body, which is now in a vault at St Paul's Cathedral where it will remain until he dies or they decide otherwise.
Christopher Greener previously held the record as Britain 's tallest man . He grew to 7ft 6ins and had to have an operation to stop him growing . Mr Greener died last month and 60 people attended his funeral today . A bespoke coffin measuring almost 8ft long was made especially for him . Funeral directors said ten pallbearers were needed to carry large casket . Usually there are four pallbearers but Mr Greener also weighed 30 stone . Friends said former record holder and basketball player was a 'gentle giant '