In London, Parliament Square was packed as two minutes' silence were held.
Among the many people to lay flowers
in the square was former Labour leader Ed Miliband. Also in attendance were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Commons Speaker John Bercow, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman and Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Later on Friday evening, US President Barack Obama spoke to Cox's husband and offered his condolences on behalf of the American people..
"The President noted that the world is a better place because of her selfless service to others, and that there can be no justification for this heinous crime, which robbed a family, a community, and a nation of a dedicated wife, mother, and public servant," the White House said in a statement.
Speaking to those gathered, Mr Miliband said: "We remember her as a fighter for justice in everything that she did. We remember her as somebody who showed no fear in the face of danger, and we remember her too as somebody of the greatest warmth, the greatest generosity and the greatest compassion."
He added: "Let us pledge to honour her memory every day by building a world where there is more love and less hate."
Fellow parliamentarian, Wes Streeting, MP for for Ilford North, gave a speech which was praised on social media.
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