Building confidence, compassion, and practical skills to support grief at work
When someone experiences a bereavement, workplaces often want to help – but managers, HR teams, and colleagues may feel unsure about what to say, what support to offer, or how to respond over time.
Our workplace bereavement training helps organisations develop the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to support grieving employees with compassion and understanding.
Delivered by bereavement specialists, our training combines psychological insight with practical workplace strategies that teams can apply immediately.
👉 Contact our team about bereavement training
Who is workplace bereavement training for?
Our training is designed for organisations that want to create more grief-aware workplaces, including:
🏢 Managers and leaders
Build confidence in supporting employees after a loss, having sensitive conversations, and responding with empathy.
👥 HR teams and People teams
Develop practical approaches to bereavement support, workplace policies, and employee wellbeing.
🧠 Mental Health First Aiders
Understand grief responses and feel more prepared when supporting colleagues.
🤝 Teams and colleagues
Create shared understanding around grief and how to offer compassionate support.
🏥 Healthcare, charities, and support organisations
Strengthen the skills needed when supporting people experiencing loss.
“She was so passionate about her work… which made learning from her interesting.” – Training Delegate
Dr. Erin Hope Thompson MBE, Founder and Director of The Loss Foundation, leads the content creation and delivery of our bereavement courses.
As a Clinical Psychologist, she has extensive experience across the NHS, private, and third sectors. In 2022, Dr. Thompson was awarded an MBE for her services to bereaved families.
What will you learn?
Our training helps participants:
✔ Understand how grief affects people differently
✔ Recognise the emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioural impacts of grief
✔ Feel more confident approaching conversations about loss
✔ Understand what helps — and what may unintentionally cause harm
✔ Support colleagues while maintaining appropriate boundaries
✔ Develop compassionate responses to grief in the workplace
✔ Know when further support or signposting may be helpful
Training formats
Every organisation has different needs, so we offer flexible training options designed around your team.
Options include:
💻 Online training
Accessible sessions designed for teams across different locations.
🏢 In-house workplace sessions
Tailored training built around your organisation, culture, and needs.
⏰ Flexible session lengths
From shorter workshops through to more in-depth training sessions.
Why bereavement training matters
Grief can affect:
- concentration and decision-making
- confidence and communication
- relationships at work
- wellbeing and emotional resilience
- an employee’s ability to engage with everyday tasks
A workplace that understands grief is better equipped to respond with flexibility, reduce uncertainty, and help employees feel supported.
Case studies and feedback
“Insightful, informative, and gave a greater understanding to feel more confident taking what I learned into practice.” – bereavement training delegate
Organisations we work with have used our training to strengthen their approach to grief and bereavement support.
Our training has supported charities, healthcare organisations, and businesses looking to build more compassionate workplace cultures.
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Explore Grief@Work support
Training is one part of building a grief-aware workplace.
You may also find our practical resources helpful:
🛠 Grief@Work Toolkits
Practical templates and guidance for managers, HR teams, and organisations.
📘 Grief@Work Guides
Free workplace guidance on bereavement leave, conversations, and supporting colleagues.
🧩 Grief Models at Work
Explore frameworks that help explain different grief experiences.
Ready to support your workplace?
Our team can help you explore the right training approach for your organisation.
