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What is bereavement?
We explore the meaning of bereavement and share advice about what support is available to help you through your grief.
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Grief and loneliness
Why do we feel alone in our grief and how can we cope? Read information from Sue Ryder's grief support team.
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Bereavement awareness
Grief costs the UK economy £23bn a year through reduced productivity. We can help you make sure employees feel supported in the workplace and meet their full potential.
About bereavement and grief
How long does grief last? And how can I cope with my bereavement? In this section, you’ll find support and advice to help you throughout your grief journey if you’re struggling after a bereavement.
Bereavement leave from work
If you are employed, you are entitled to some bereavement leave from work when a loved one dies. We have guidance on your rights, the rules and pay.
Returning to work after a bereavement
Returning to work after bereavement can be a challenging time. It is important that your employer and colleagues are there to support you when you need them.
What to write in a bereavement card
Sending a bereavement card is one of the first things we think about doing when we know that someone has died. But so many of us struggle with finding the right words to say when we write it.
How do I support a bereaved child?
Helping a child to cope with the loss of a loved one can be particularly difficult when you are dealing with your own grief. But there are things that you can do to support children through this difficult time.
Supporting someone bereaved
Everyone’s grief is different. Here we share guidance and advice about supporting someone else who is grieving - both emotionally and practically - when they have been bereaved.
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I am bereaved and need support
Sue Ryder's Online Bereavement Support makes it easy to connect with the right support for you - whether that's information and resources, qualified counsellors or a community of others with similar experiences. These services are free and easy to access on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
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Online bereavement support
We’re here to connect you with the right support for you. Whether that’s information and resources, qualified counsellors or a community of others with similar experiences.
Bereavement benefits and financial support
If your husband, wife or civil partner dies, you could be entitled to financial help and bereavement benefits, including Bereavement Support Payment.
Employers supporting staff through bereavement
Advice, information and resources for employers supporting employees who are coping with a bereavement at work.
Online Bereavement Counselling Troubleshooting
Having issues accessing our Online Counselling sessions via Zoom? Our troubleshooting page has useful tips and links to help you.
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Online Bereavement Counselling Service
You are not alone. If you’re struggling with grief, our online bereavement service offers free and professional video counselling to anyone living in the UK and 18+.
How the Online Bereavement Counselling Service works
Here, we set out the terms on which we provide the counselling service to you, what you can expect from us, and what you are agreeing to when you come to us for counselling.
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community through grief and bereavement
During grief, there are certain challenges that someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ may face when trying to come to terms with their bereavement.
The support bereaved people say is most helpful
There are lots of ways you can support a bereaved person. These are things people have told us they found most helpful after their loved one died.
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Bianca Neumann - Assistant Director of Bereavement
Bianca is a healthcare professional and experienced psychologist and hypnotherapist, with a demonstrated history of working in palliative care as well as hospice, hospital and healthcare industry.