After time in the pub, the Dingles moved Zak’s body up to Wishing Well. There, they laid his body to rest in the ground – though nowhere near Shadrach Dingle, of course. Just as celebrant Marlon pondered over what to say in front of the family, they were interrupted by a very loud Tina Dingle.

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Just before the ceremony began, the Dingles congregated outside The Woolpack while Sam (James Hooton), Cain (Jeff Hordley), Marlon (Mark Charnock), and Vinny (Bradley Johnson) got ready to transport Zaks's coffin inside the pub. However, PC Swirling (Andy Moore) drove up unexpectedly, making Belle worry about potential trouble.

Zak received a mobility scooter from Cain and Chas after struggling to walk. His official exit was never aired, but it was later revealed by family members that he had gone to live with Debbie in Aberdeen. Throughout 2023 and 2024, various Dingles went up to Scotland off-screen to visit Zak and Debbie.

EMMERDALE has ruled out a major Dingle return for Zak’s funeral in tonight’s episode. The ITV soap is paying tribute to Dingle patriarch Zak after the real-life death of actor Steve Halliwell.

Emmerdale's Debbie Dingle doesn't appear to be returning to the ITV soap with Charley Webb not likely to reprise her role for Zak Dingle's funeral scenes amid rumours