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Bereavement due to traumatic death

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In 2006 Elizabeth’s daughter, Marni, was killed when her car veered across the road and crashed into a lorry. The accident may have happened because Marni had a medical condition. Her death was a terrible shock. Elizabeth was devastated.

Dying & bereavement >> Bereavement due to traumatic death >> Lost a parent >> Sally - Interview 14 >> The funeral director was very good. He helped Sally to choose a coffin. On the day of the funeral the staff walked before the hearse as a sign of resp

Sally’s mother died in 2007. Her flat caught fire, probably due to a cigarette which had not been put out. Her mother may have been a bit drowsy due to an overdose of pain killers, which may have led to the accident. Sally and her family were devastated.

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