Simon Rennie
I well written thought provoking post...probably deserves a slightly more thoughtful riposte than the one it got.
I suggest to most of us, it would make very little difference as to how we a told a loved one has gone...in some circumstances learning the "wrong" way can be a blessing in disguise.
The essence of this case seems to be the DMs (a newspaper I loathe with a passion) wilful, or ignorant, dismissal of the families feelings. A different kettle of fish I venture, and one that is pretty impossible to defend.