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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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She then launched an online petition asking for employers to recognise pet bereavement.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

My experience, and that of Greg James, got me thinking about how we view pet bereavement and grief.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The report also highlighted a "siloed way of working" described by some families between the bereavement service, mortuary and funeral directors.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Hospices almost always have social workers or bereavement coordinators who can explain what happens after death, and point you to the right agencies.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Katherine allowed herself and her girls until the end of the year to give themselves over completely to bereavement.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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

"We've gone through a lot together: bereavements, happy times, sad times, we've always been there for each other. It's been lovely".

From BBC Oct. 7, 2023

And while the coupling between the “Groundhog Day” star and Kelis might seem unlikely, both share recent personal losses — bereavements that the Sun claims they bonded over.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2023

Domestic bereavements and a severe illness then turned his thoughts in another direction.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various




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