Lauren gets massive funeral shock in Albert Square!

Kathy Beale
…and is distraught when she learns the news of Steven's death.

As Steven in laid to rest in EastEnders, Lauren learns his brain tumour was a lie…

As Steven in laid to rest in EastEnders, Lauren learns his brain tumour was a lie…

Ian Beale almost collapses as his stepson Steven's body is released for burial. Kathy returns to learn the terrible news, but promises to help Ian in his time of need.

Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Lauren hits the bottle, rows with sister Abi, and ends up inviting Josh to the funeral.

But on the day the mourning families gather to see Steven laid to rest – Lauren learns that Steven falsified his brain tumour…

Ian Beale, Kathy Beale, Sharon Mitchell

Kathy returns home…

Kathy returns home…

Kathy Beale

…and is distraught when she learns the news of Steven's death.

…and is distraught when she learns the news of Steven's death.

Ben Mitchell, Kathy Beale, Ian Beale

Ian breaks down when he learns his stepson's body has been released. But Kathy promises to support him and and Ben.

Ian breaks down when he learns his stepson's body has been released. But Kathy promises to support him and and Ben.

Sharon Ian Beale

Sharon Ian Beale

Lauren Branning, Billy Mitchell, Abi Branning in Eastenders.

Lauren struggles sorting out the funeral arrangements with Billy, and ends up rowing with Abi.

Lauren struggles sorting out the funeral arrangements with Billy, and ends up rowing with Abi.

Abi Branning, Josh

When Josh arrives, Abi shows him in disapprovingly…

When Josh arrives, Abi shows him in disapprovingly…

Lauren Branning, Josh

When dad Max blanks her texts, Lauren decides to invite Josh to the funeral.

When dad Max blanks her texts, Lauren decides to invite Josh to the funeral.

Carmel Kazemi, Kush Kazemi, Lauren Branning, Billy Mitchell

On the day of Steven's funeral, Lauren learns the shocking truth that his brain tumour was a lie… Watch EastEnders from Monday 18 September

On the day of Steven's funeral, Lauren learns the shocking truth that his brain tumour was a lie… Watch EastEnders from Monday 18 September