Welcome to Workplace Bereavement

Bereavement is not a mental health issue. Grief is a normal human response to loss and we need to be prepared to safeguard our staff.

Studies highlight that 35% of employees felt they did not receive bereavement guidance from their employers. With the number of deaths in the UK being 667,000 in 2021, employers need to be ready for the extreme difficulty death leaves behind. One of the biggest hidden costs in the UK is absenteeism – a staggering £7 billion pounds yearly. A bereaved employee is most likely to have 30 days off beyond the initial bereavement leave. This is unscheduled time off.

Testimonials

The training struck the right balance between sensitivity and practicality, providing our staff with greater confidence and tangible tools to approach conversations around grief with compassion and clarity. It also offered a safe space for reflection, which was valued by everyone who took part.

 

We now feel far better equipped to support colleagues and service users during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Your warmth, knowledge, and approachability made the session both informative and deeply meaningful.

 

We would absolutely recommend this training to other organisations looking to embed a more compassionate and supportive culture around loss and bereavement.

 

Lorne Grove

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils

We turned to Workplace Bereavement during an incredibly difficult time for our team, following a sudden loss of a team member. From the very first conversation, Jacqui and her team showed extraordinary compassion, professionalism, and clarity.

 

They provided immediate, tailored support to our team—gently and proactively checking in, while ensuring that every individual felt seen and supported, without pressure. It brought real peace of mind to know that this care would remain available for them during the difficult period and beyond.

 

Their ability to guide us as an organisation, while offering genuine human support to those most affected, made a lasting difference. We are all deeply grateful for their presence during a time when it was most needed.

Bertie Stephens

CEO, Clean Planet Group

“As a workplace with a lot of men who aren’t always comfortable talking about feelings, we weren’t sure what to expect from the bereavement training. But it was practical, straightforward, and really opened our eyes to how grief affects everyone differently. The training gave has given us confidence to our team without us feeling awkward or uncomfortable.

 

Its helped us understand that support doesn’t have to mean big conversations, sometimes, it’s about having the right systems in place and knowing how to check in. We now feel more confident talking to colleagues in a way that works for our environment. Highly recommended for any workplace looking to improve how they support their team.”

“The Workplace Bereavement Training has been invaluable for our organization. It provided practical tools and guidance to help us better support bereaved employees. The trainers were knowledgeable and created a safe space for open discussions, giving us the confidence to and creating a more understanding workplace culture.

 

Since the training, we’ve seen a positive shift in how we support bereaved staff, ensuring our employees feel acknowledged and valued. We highly recommend this training to any business looking to provide meaningful support for their employees.”

Training we Offer

From small group settings to CPD Compliance, we cover a range of training. Our experienced qualified trainers will train your employee advocates with the required communication and skills to support bereaved employees returning to work.

Our Workplace Bereavement training will explore the importance of managing bereavement in the workplace. You will gain an understanding of how grief impacts business in terms of financial implications, performance, relationships with colleagues and absenteeism.

CPD Certification

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. CPD is a holistic approach towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout a professional’s career.

Continuing Professional Development enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive. It involves an individual documenting and keeping a record of the increasing skills, knowledge and experience they gain throughout their career.

CPD combines different methodologies to learning, which includes training courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and events, webinars and online eLearning programs. CPD can also include sharing best practice techniques, thoughts and ideas, all focused towards an individual improving within the work environment.

Our Members