THE parents of Josh Edmonds, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Vietnam, are making a documentary which explores new ways of dealing with bereavement.

Josh, a talented video producer from Chalford, died four years ago aged 22, in an accident whilst travelling with friends in South East Asia.

The Deer Park School and Cirencester College pupil had a passion for music, was 22 at the time, and was killed instantly.

His father Jimmy and mother Jane flew to the US this week to make a film aimed at helping others deal with loss.

The couple will visit New York before driving across the country to the west coast and flying to Mexico.

On the way they will visit parents, alternative grief professionals and academics.

Mrs Harris said: “This film is about opening up discussions and debate. It is about a difficult subject, which can be shrouded by fear and silence and it is a taboo subject.

“Our point is our son is dead but life goes on.”

The film has been made possible thanks to grants of £7,500 from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust and £5,000 from the Jessica Mathers Trust.

Since Josh died, the couple have worked together on several projects in his memory, including a short video called Say Their Name for the charity the Compassionate Friends, which supports families after the death of a child.

Josh was later offered an internship at the Ministry of Sound, where he produced more than 200 videos.