Marie Curie - Bereavement Tips for Employers

Supporting your employees and colleagues through bereavement

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.

Small changes can make a big difference to people who are grieving at work. Find information, templates and examples here on how to better support the people you work with through bereavement.

How to support a bereaved employee

Tips for line managers on how to support people who have been bereaved.How to support a bereaved employee

How to create a bereavement policy

Information and templates for employers to help you create your own bereavement policy.How to create a bereavement policy

Research and data on bereavement at work

The latest insights on the economic and emotional impact of grief at work and what employers can do to support their staff.Research and data on bereavement at work

How to talk to someone who has been bereaved

Guidance to help you understand grief and talk to colleagues who have been bereaved.How to talk to someone who has been bereaved

How to create a compassionate culture

Resources to help develop a supportive culture for colleagues affected by bereavement and grief.How to create a compassionate culture

When a member of staff dies

Guidance and support for line managers for when a colleague dies.When a member of staff dies