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Memorials, headstones and websites

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• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a brother or a sister >> Stephen - Interview 12 >> Stephen’s family have erected a gravestone in memory of his brother, Tony. They have also made a special memorial to Tony in their garden, with pictur

In 2006 Stephen was crossing the road with his brother and brother-in-law. They were hit by a drunk driver. Stephen was severely injured and his brother was killed. The driver pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. It was a terrible shock.

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a child >> Terri - Interview 19 >> There was lots of paper-work but the funeral director helped. He let her see Ben’s body when she wished. He helped with the words on the service sheet

In 2003 Terri’s son was stabbed to death in his home. His grandmother was attacked too. Three men were involved in the attacks. Terri was away. News of her son’s death was very traumatic. Counselling, Compassionate Friends, family and friends have helped.

• Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a child >> Jocelyn - Interview 33 >> Ed’s body was brought back from Bali so that he could be buried with his family. The gravestone is inscribed, “There was a smile that brings us roses

In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.