Teenager Mason Douglass died suddenly at his home in Middlesbrough on October 5
The grieving mum of a schoolboy who died in mysterious circumstances has asked mourners to wear bright colours at his funeral .
Teenager Mason Douglass died suddenly at his home in Middlesbrough on October 5.
An inquest has now been opened into the 13-year-old 's death, which is still being treated as “unexplained” by police, reports the Gazette .
A post-mortem examination proved inconclusive and officers are waiting for the results of further tests which could take several weeks.
Today an inquest was opened into his death by Assistant Coroner for Teesside Jo Wharton.
Evidence of identification was provided via statement by his mum Suzzanne Douglass.
The inquest held at Middlesbrough Town Hall was adjourned to a future date for further investigations to be completed.
Mason’s funeral will be held at 1pm on Thursday, October 22, at St Bede’s Chapel at Teesside Crematorium.
His devastated mum has paid tribute to her youngest child, calling him “amazing, funny, gorgeous and caring”.
Suzzanne, who is also mum to Laura, 26, and Reece, 22, and has a four-year-old grandson, Connor, has asked that those attending the funeral wear bright colours in tribute to Mason for being “such a bright person”.
She has also asked if his schoolfriends can wear their school uniforms - but wants to remind them they must get permission from Acklam Grange School before attending the funeral.
A JustGiving page set up by family friends Wendy James and Michelle Pringle has raised £1,860 so far.
The money raised will go towards Mason's funeral, including a horse-drawn carriage for the animal-loving boy.
