Episode 9
We see mourners arriving at a cemetery, and Errol is there to greet them, his arm in a sling. In the chapel, Troy is trying to deal with his own feelings and at the same time comfort Adam, who is distraught. The tiny coffin reveals that it is Kara who has died, shot as Clancy tried to take revenge on Errol.
Maya tries to give Errol some comfort, too, knowing he must be feeling responsible. Adam is full of grief and remorse, confessing he was jealous of Kara's relationship with Troy. Kelly, Mel, Nicky, Michael, Annie and Nigel all arrive. In the chapel, it is some time before Adam and Troy are composed enough to let the service begin. When it does, memories of her own loss are too much for Mel, and she leaves the chapel. Kelly follows her. As Mel speaks of the death of her own parents, Kelly tries to tell her how much she admires her strength.
Troy makes a moving address, appealing to all his friends to understand the meaning of Kara's life and the important lessons he has learned from his short time with her. Adam used to call the group 'The Circle of Strength', and Troy appeals to that strength to support Adam now. As the service ends, Troy carries Kara's coffin out of the chapel, followed by a procession of mourners. Kelly sees Adam alone and goes to comfort him. As Troy and Adam leave in the car, the friends follow on foot. There is a deep sense of loss, but also a sense of the power of love and friendship which carries them forward.
Help and information
If you have been affected by bereavement in some way, a number of organisations give help and advice. Some of the following offer special services for deaf people; most provide some level of support to people who are deaf via e-mail and fax; others have publications that you may find useful.
In addition, you might like to read the article on bereavement on Channel 4's health site.
Deaf Counselling Network
Contact: Trudi Collier
E-mail: trudi.collier@btopenworld.com
Fax: 020 7732 8286
Can provide a list of deaf/signing counsellors.
British Deaf Association Counselling Service
13 Wilson Patten Street
Warrington
Cheshire WA1 1PG
Textphone: 01925 652529 (daily 9.30am-4.30pm; Wed 7-10pm)
E-mail: michelles@bda.org.uk
Fax: 01925 652526
Voice: 01925 652520 (daily 9.30am-4.30pm)
Videophone: 01925 630169
Website: www.bda.org.uk
Offers support and counselling to bereaved deaf people.
National Deaf Services
Lincoln Centre
19 Abbeville Mews
88 Clapham Park Road
London SW4 7BX
Textphone: 020 7622 8367
E-mail: Pam.Morgan@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
Counselling and psychotherapy services provided by deaf and hearing counsellors.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse House
126 Sheen Road
Richmond
Surrey TW9 1UR
E-mail: helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Fax: 020 8940 7638
Voice: 0870 167 1677
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care support all bereaved people. They offer advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago you were bereaved. The helplines are open Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm.
The Youth Involvement Project
The Friends' Meeting House
6 Mount Street
Manchester M2 5NS
Textphone: 0161 839 3915 (they will call you back)
E-mail: info@rd4u.org.uk
Fax: 0161 819 5810
Voice: 0808 808 1677 (Mon & Wed 4pm-7pm)
Website: www.rd4u.org.uk
The youth branch of Cruse Bereavement Care is there to support young people (12-18) after the death of someone close. It is staffed by trained volunteers aged between 16 and 25.
Child Death Helpline
Voice: 0800 282 986 (evenings 7pm-10pm, also Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm)
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Offers support to those affected by the death of a child, whatever their age. The line is staffed by bereaved parents but only provides support services by voice phone.
Compassionate Friends
53 North Street
Bristol BS3 1EN
E-mail: info@tcf.org.uk
Fax: 0117 914 4368
Voice: 0117 953 9639 (daily 10am-4pm and 6.30-10.30pm)
Website: www.tcf.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends have local support groups, provide one-to-one support and run a voice helpline. They also produce a range of publications for parents, children, grandparents and professionals. For more information on their services and copies of leaflets, check out the website or send a stamped self-addressed envelope to the address above.
Samaritans
Chris
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
Textphone: 08457 90 91 92
E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
Voice: 08457 90 90 90
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
If you're feeling distressed for any reason you can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
28 Portland Place
London W1B 1LY
E-mail: support@uk-sands.org
Fax: 020 7436 3715
Voice: 020 7436 5881
Website: www.uk-sands.org
Provides support for bereaved parents and their families if their baby dies, before, during or soon after birth. Support is also available for healthcare professionals. Support staff are available Mondays to Fridays 10am-3pm.
Support after Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)
Cranmer House
39 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DZ
E-mail: enquiries@samm.org.uk
Voice: 020 7735 3838
Website: www.samm.org.uk
Offers understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter, through others who have suffered a similar tragedy.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Centre 88
Saner Street
Hull HU3 2TR
Textphone: Brenda on 18002 01925 826204
E-mail: sobs.support@care4free.net
Fax: 01482 210287
Voice: 0870 2413 337 (9am-9pm)
Website: www.uk-sobs.org.uk
Provides specialist emotional support and practical information for people bereaved as a result of suicide.
Winston's Wish
The Clara Burgess Centre
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester GL1 3NN
E-mail: info@winstonswish.org.uk
Fax: 01452 395656
Voice: 0845 2030405 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm)
Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk
Supports bereaved children and young people. Questions are answered on the website daily. Contact them via e-mail or the website for a list of helpful publications and booklets.
The Channel 4 booklet When Someone Dies offers practical advice on what to do after the death of someone close to you. To order a copy, send a cheque for £2.50, payable to Channel 4, to:
When Someone Dies
BSS
PO Box 4000
Manchester M60 3LL
If you are grieving for the loss of a pet, you can contact the Pet Bereavement Support Service via the e-mail helpline:
Pet Bereavement Support Service
E-mail: pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk
Voice: 0800 096 6606 (daily 8.30am-8.30pm, 24 hour answerphone)
Website: www.thebluecross.org.uk/content/
services/3_5bereavement.html
Channel 4 is not responsible for the content of third-party sites.
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