bereavement
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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
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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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