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 . A coffin has been specially made for him , measuring almost 8ft long . Funeral directors estimate 30 pallbearers will be need to carry large casket . Usually there are four pallbearers but Mr Greener also weighed ten stone . He will be buried in a double plot , close to his home in south east London . Friends said former record holder and basketball player was a 'gentle giant '
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 . A coffin has been specially made for him , measuring almost 8ft long . Funeral directors estimate ten pallbearers will be need to carry large casket . Usually there are four pallbearers but Mr Greener also weighed 30 stone . He will be buried in a double plot , close to his home in south east London . Friends said former record holder and basketball player was a 'gentle giant '