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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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While her mother struggled to cope with the bereavement, Dawson found an interest in psychology and emotions.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Following her own experiences with grief, Dawson took up the role of co-director of Good Grief, a festival in Weston-super-Mare that aims to start and normalise conversations about death, dying and bereavement.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

She said the qualified bereavement councillor she was supported by during her loss "saved her life".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The Seasons of Life workshops have been delivered in post-primary schools by a multi-disciplinary team, including specialist school nursing, paediatric psychology, the Southern Trust's bereavement co-ordinator and Cruse bereavement support services.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But she was making a bereavement call, and that trumped any trepidation.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

The money helped venues that were facing imminent closure due to challenges arising from floods, fires and bereavements, as well as licensing issues, legal disputes and noise complaints.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025

Mr Crook, whose family suffered two bereavements in a matter of months, is one of a number of people calling for a review of the system in England and Wales.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025

Their models projected that, even if all of the conflict-related deaths ceased after 2023, past bereavements would continue to impact communities and individuals until at least 2070.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024

The courage of Josua Tuisova and Sam Matavesi, who have played on at this World Cup while stricken by grief after family bereavements.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023

They cannot prevent sicknesses, bereavements, separations, and deaths.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by John Charles Ryle


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