Emmerdale - Eric Pollard faces one of the toughest days of his life as he prepares to say a final goodbye to his beloved wife Val.

Eric will become a cause for concern in the days leading up to Val's funeral and it becomes unclear whether he will attend the service at all.

As he struggles with his grief, Eric continues to clash with his sister-in-law Diane as he directs all of his anger onto her.

Although Diane remains determined to help Eric, a huge row between them ensues when she kindly decides to clean his house but puts Val's lipstick-stained cup in the sink to wash.

Eric is furious to see the cup on the draining board with no sign of the lipstick and angrily smashes it before storming out. Later, he tells a devastated Diane that she has no right to be at the funeral because she left Val to die.

Pollard loses it with Diane

Pollard tells Diane she can't come to the funeral

As the day of the funeral arrives, Diane decides to attend regardless of Eric's demands, but she later tries to make her peace with him.

With Eric still determined to blame Diane for Val's death, everyone becomes increasingly worried about him, despite Ashley's reassurance that he will eventually able to work through his differences with Diane.

With the stage set for a very unconventional funeral, everyone is relieved when an emotionally fragile Pollard finally turns up, but is he there to stay?

The stage is set for a very unconventional funeral

Eric prepares to say his goodbyes

David pays tribute to Val

Airs Hour Long Episode - Tuesday, September 1st