Scores of mourners attending the funeral of Country and Western fans Arthur Wilkinson, 81, and his wife Winifred, 75, dressed as Indians and 19th century American soldiers.
The pair were killed during an annual pilgrimage to Tombstone, Arizona, where they were hit by a pick-up truck as they tried to cross a road.
Unconventional: An Indian 'chief' leads soldiers accompany the funeral corsage of Wild West fans Arthur and Winifred Wilkinson
Guard of honour: Friends and family of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson line the crematorium entrance in the uniforms of American Civil War soldiers
The couple, known to friends as Mick and Sylvia, were enjoying the Helldorado Days event with friends when they died.Many of the 350-strong congregation arrived at Preston Crematorium dressed in colourful costumes and a man dressed as Chief Bear, wearing full Indian clothing with a large feather, guided the stream of cars into spaces.
Father Norman Johnston said: 'Sylvia and Mick met in 2001. Both had lost their partners and I suppose both were looking for company again.
'Married in 2002 they were a well-matched pair as they shared these happy years together.
'A generous couple who were always ready to help out and for a bit of fun.'
Tribute: Friends of the couple wore Indian costumes in their honour
When Dolly Parton's rendition of Keep on the Sunny Side was played during the service, some of the congregation hugged and smiled at happy memories, while others tapped their feet. The vicar brought chuckles of laughter when he recounted Mick's gun battle re-enactments.
He said: 'Mick being a Southern Confederate, was not always on the winning side.
'I was told when he was shot it took him rather a long time to hit the dust.
'Mick and Sylvia loved the Country and Western scene and this brought them together with lots of people who shared their interests - good and faithful friends.'
Happy times: Arthur and Winifred Wilkinson at their wedding in Tombstone, Arizona, in 2002
A man from Bamber Bridge, who came dressed as Swift Eagle, said: 'They were really nice people. 'I have known them for 30 years and it was a sad day.
'Everybody has given them a good send-off .'
Last respects: Mourners stand by one of the couple's coffins at the funeral service, some dressed in American Civil War uniforms
Speaking after the funeral, the Rev Michael Dolan, said: 'I have done hundreds of funerals but have never seen anything to match this. 'Although the circumstances were quite tragic it really was a celebration of a good life well lived.'
The pair, from Lancashire, died on October 19th in the American town where they were married in 2002.