In heartbreaking scenes set to rock Summer Bay to its core, Home and Away fans are bracing for one of the most emotional farewells in the show’s recent history as Leah Patterson is forced to confront her darkest fears at Justin Morgan’s tragic funeral.

Though details remain tightly under wraps, insiders promise that the upcoming storyline will deliver “devastatingly raw” moments as Leah struggles to accept the unimaginable: life without the man she once believed she’d spend forever with.

According to production sources, the funeral episode — filmed under strict secrecy — captures a shattered Leah barely able to stand as she arrives at the service, clutching a photo of Justin that she reportedly insisted on bringing herself. Cast members present during filming said the atmosphere on set was “dead silent” as Ada Nicodemou delivered some of the most gut-wrenching performances of her career.

“Leah is completely broken,” one insider reveals. “She keeps repeating, ‘I can’t believe he’s gone,’ as though saying it out loud might somehow make it untrue. She’s struggling not just with grief, but with fear — fear of facing the world alone, fear of losing the future she thought she had, fear of what comes next.”

Viewers will see Leah battling haunting flashbacks of Justin’s final moments, alongside a wave of guilt that hits her with shocking intensity. Although the exact circumstances of Justin’s death are still being closely guarded, it’s understood the storyline will explore how guilt can warp and overwhelm even the strongest hearts.

“Leah starts questioning every argument, every moment she wasn’t there, every time she didn’t tell him she loved him,” the insider adds. “It becomes this crushing emotional spiral.”

Other Bay residents rally desperately around her. Marilyn and Alf are said to play especially pivotal roles, stepping in to hold Leah upright when she falters during the funeral procession. Meanwhile, Theo — also shattered by the loss of his mentor — attempts to deliver a eulogy that reportedly left the crew themselves in tears.

But the real turning point comes when Leah forces herself to approach Justin’s coffin — a moment insiders describe as “almost unwatchable.” She’s expected to deliver a private, whispered farewell that leaves viewers gutted.

“Leah believes she’s losing more than the love of her life,” another source shares. “She fears she’s losing herself too.”

The tragedy will also ripple across the wider Morgan family, who are expected to play a major role in the aftermath. Tori’s return for the funeral has not been confirmed, but rumours on fan forums suggest a cameo may be in the works, adding further emotional weight to the already devastating scenes.

As Summer Bay prepares to say goodbye to one of its most beloved residents, fans should brace themselves for a storyline that promises to be both agonising and unforgettable — a reminder that even in a town known for miracles, some losses cut deep enough to change everything.

And for Leah, the road ahead will be long, lonely, and filled with questions she may never be able to answer.

But one thing is certain: She will never be the same.