text: Teenager Becky Watts had to be identified by her DNA after her dismembered body parts were found . The body of murdered teenager Becky Watts had to be identified by her DNA, an inquest into her death has heard. Becky, 16, went missing from her Bristol home in February and her dismembered body parts were found 11 days later. An inquest into her death has been opened and adjourned while criminal proceedings, involving her step-brother, take place. Nathan Matthews, 28, faces a single count of murdering his step-sister, while his girlfriend Shauna Hoare, 21, is accused of perverting the court of justice. Jaydene Parsons, 23, James Ireland, 23, and Karl and Donovan Demetrius, both 29, are accused of assisting an offender. Miss Watts was living with her father Darren Galsworthy, and her step-mother, Anjie, before she went missing from their home in St George, Bristol, on February 19. Her disappearance sparked a huge search. The teenager's remains were found 11 days later on March 2, at a house in the Barton Hill area of the city three miles away. The inquest at Flax Bourton in Somerset did not give a cause of the teenager's death. None of Miss Watts' family were present. Coroner's officer Deborah Neil told the court: 'Her death was confirmed on March 3 by a pathologist. She was identified by DNA. 'The brief circumstances are that Rebecca was reported to the police as a missing person. 'She was found later at an address in the Barton Hill area. She underwent a post-mortem examination at Flax Bourton and people have since been charged in connection with her murder.' Avon Coroner Maria Voisin adjourned the inquest until the outcome of criminal proceedings. She said the case would be reviewed in August. Scroll down for video . A funeral service for the teenager will take place on April 17 at St Ambrose Church in the Whitehall area of the city. Members of the public have raised almost £5,000 towards the cost of the funeral. A notice published in the Bristol Post said the church was reserved for family and close friends but the service would be relayed to mourners outside. Afterwards there will be a private family burial. Mr Galsworthy and his wife Anjie said in a statement: 'Becky was approaching the threshold of her adult life; she had so much to look forward to and love to share with all that were close and dear to her. Miss Watts' remains were discovered 11 days after her disappearance at a house in Barton Hill . 'We will miss her so much. 'All of us as a family, including those that knew Becky would like to express our most sincere gratitude to everyone that donated towards this day. 'Becky's death has touched the hearts of so many people; some from as far away as the other side of the world. 'We never expected that response but we are so very grateful for your thoughts, your prayers and your donations. Miss Watts had been living with her father in St George, Bristol, when she went missing . 'It is because of your kind support that we know the day will be a fitting tribute to a much loved daughter, grand-daughter, sister, niece and friend to so many people. 'We ask for your co-operation with regards to Becky's final laying to rest at the cemetery. 'We would like this to be very private and out of the public gaze, allowing us to say our final goodbye as we lay her to rest.' Matthews, of Warmley, South Gloucestershire, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on March 26, along with five others charged in connection with the death. His girlfriend, Shauna Hoare, 21, of Cotton Mill Lane, Bristol, is accused of perverting the course of justice by lying to police. Jaydene Parsons, 23, James Ireland, and Karl and Donovan Demetrius, both 29, are accused of helping dispose of and conceal Becky's body parts. A plea hearing has been set for August 4, with a provisional trial date of October 5. All six defendants have been remanded in custody. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
target: Becky Watts went missing in February and her dismembered body parts were found 11 days later around three miles from her Bristol home .
  An inquest heard she had to be identified by her DNA after parts found .
  Inquest was adjourned until criminal proceedings over death are concluded .
  Miss Watts' step brother Nathan Matthews has been charged with murder .