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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 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.

How can I cope with bereavement?

The death of someone can be overwhelming and you may feel a mix of emotions. There are things you can do and people who can support you through your bereavement.

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.

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What to say to someone who has been bereaved

While each bereaved person’s experience will be different, these tips will give you ideas for how to help them feel heard and supported.

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.

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Bianca Neumann - Head 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.

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+.

Keep it real: 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.

What bereavement support do Sue Ryder offer?

Here, we explain what bereavement support Sue Ryder provides to help you when you are grieving and how to access it.

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.