BRAZEN gangster Mark Richardson spent thousands of pounds on funeral wreaths to celebrate his late cousin’s armed robbery at a jewellers.
The caged hood arranged for flowers showing off items in a nod to Matthew Ferry’s terrifying raid at the Laing store in Edinburgh nine years ago.
These included a balaclava, bolt cutters, Rolex watch and mobile phone. Colourful “Laings” and “Cartier” designs were also made up.
Other tributes also spelt out “Smash n Grab” and “Bandits” as well as “Cuz”, “Friend” and “Ma Boy”.
A machine gun wreath was also made to acknowledge the weapon cops found stashed at Ferry’s grandmother’s house.
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The Celtic fan - who stole almost £250,000 of gear in the heist - was found dead last month at HMP Edinburgh where he was serving 13 years.
A source said: “Richardson and Ferry were tight, they were more like brothers than cousins.
“Richardson wanted to pay tribute to him in his own way and show that he could still get it done even though he’s in jail.”
An unsigned card was also left at the funeral.
It read: “We spoke about it since we were young offenders. Now someone better tell they other jewellers to up their security because when I’m out there’s no way you’re the only on with this on your CV.
“I might be thick but I’m wise enough no to leave my name here or I’d be caught already. RIP x.”
One message said: “Matthew for you the action was the juice. Rest in peace brother x.”
Another read: “You were too fast to live. Crime all the time! Take it easy cuz and keep me a seat, this is not goodbye x.”
Ferry’s pals also circulated a video celebrating his life which included him doing motorbike wheelies on the streets of the capital. It features the soundtrack to 1980 movie McVicar starring rocker Roger Daltrey as an armed robber.
His packed out funeral on April 12 - at the city’s Mortonhall Crematorium - saw a truck emblazoned with his name along with his date of birth and death.
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Ferry was locked up in 2015 after pleading guilty to the shameless raid on Laing the Jewellers in March that year.
He was 24 at the time he bolted with a haul of watches before hijacking a taxi at gunpoint, using a replica pistol.
The driver and a passenger were still inside the private cab as he made his escape.
Armed police later detained Ferry at his grandmother’s home where they unearthed a Mac-10 submachine gun.
They also found ammo and heroin with a street value of more than £50,000.
Ferry later pleaded guilty to five charges at the High Court in Edinburgh where judge, Lord Glennie said: “It’s clear this must have been terrifying for your victims, both in the shop and the taxi.
“Offences like these can’t be tolerated.”
Richardson - who cops believed was once the biggest supplier of cocaine in Edinburgh - is currently in jail for his role in a £200 million supergang.
