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.

How We Can Help

Alongside our Workplace Bereavement consultancy, we also provide bereavement consultancy for sectors who deal with children, young adults, and people with learning difficulties (SEND). Such as education, healthcare and local activity centres.

Young Hearts Bereavement

Workplace Bereavement

Workplace Bereavement Advocate Training

Mental Health First Aid Training

Counselling Services

First Aid Training

Train The Trainer

CPD Workplace Bereavement

Workplace Bereavement Consultancy

Bereavement Support

External Bereavement Advocacy

Young Hearts Bereavement Advocacy

Young Hearts Bereavement Training

Young Hearts SEND Bereavement Training

Attachment & Trauma Training

How we can help

We know that death is not a boardroom conversation, however, it happens to everyone and a lot of us are reluctant to talk about it, which in turn has negative mental health implications; this is where we come in.

Workplace Bereavement specialise in providing workplace bereavement one-day advocacy training to companies and offer professional supervisory support post training. We aim to raise awareness of the difficulty of losing someone close and how it will inevitably affect their work.

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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.”

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Grief does not end when bereavement leave does. Call us today to find out how your business can become more proactive and compassionate when it comes to the death of our loved ones.

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.

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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.

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Incensu Accreditation

Young Hearts Bereavement Training is proud to be accredited by Incensu, the National Register of Education Suppliers. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing high-quality, trustworthy training specifically tailored for the education sector.

Incensu is an independent national directory that helps schools and educational institutions identify reputable, vetted suppliers. Accreditation by Incensu means our training has met rigorous standards for quality, safety, and relevance—giving schools and professionals confidence in choosing our service.

Like CPD, Incensu accreditation supports a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. It encourages proactive learning, where educators and school staff can enhance their ability to support grieving children through evidence-based, compassionate approaches.

Young Hearts Training embraces diverse learning methods including live workshops, webinars, resource packs, and ongoing support. As an Incensu-accredited provider, we are proud to support best practices and contribute to a national standard of excellence in school-based bereavement care.

CITB Accreditation

Workplace Bereavement Advocacy is proud to be CITB-accredited, a mark of our commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based training that meets national standards for professional development, mental health awareness, and workforce support.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the UK’s leading authority on training and skills development within the construction sector. While traditionally focused on technical training and safety, CITB also recognises the growing importance of bereavement support—especially in high-risk industries where loss and trauma can have profound impacts on individuals and teams.

Our CITB accreditation confirms that Workplace Bereavement Advocacy delivers training that meets strict standards for relevance, quality, and instructor expertise. It also means our programmes may be accessed through CITB’s funding and grant schemes, making them more accessible for organisations committed to holistic staff development.

Through this accreditation, we support organisations and training providers in embedding bereavement awareness into their workplace culture. This includes:

Enhancing grief awareness across teams
Equipping managers and HR leaders with tools to respond compassionately to loss
Promoting psychological safety and resilience across industries

As a CITB-accredited provider, Workplace Bereavement Advocacy is proud to help employers, educators, and contractors across the UK create more compassionate, emotionally supportive workplaces that understand and respond effectively to the challenges employees face during one of life’s most difficult experiences.