Your colleagues in the Scottish service dealt similarly with my mum's death earlier this year. She had literally keeled over in my dad's arms on the stairs. After some time attempting resus on the landing they sought, and got, permission to stop; they then laid her out on the spare bed. Even though I wasn't there, I am extremely grateful for how the situation was handled. Death is an awful business, for those who aren't used to it, but your colleagues allowed her to regain some dignity, bringing a crumb of comfort to us newly bereaved. Reynolds - all ambulance staff - I salute you.