Isolation And Missed Chances To Grieve: What Happens When A Rough Sleeper Dies

Richard died in his 70s. He lived in South London, and he was homeless.He had no surviving family but he did have a thriving network of friends through Spires, a charity that helps homeless and disadvantaged people.But something went wrong, and when he died six years ago, no one attended his funeral.Pamela Mhlophe, a women’s service manager with Spires, was tasked with identifying Richard’s body. She had promised to provide him with a loving send off.“The Coroner said there was