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Bereavement in the Workplace

Support, guidance and resources for employees and employers

Losing a loved one can deeply affect every part of life, including work. This page offers guidance, support and practical tools to help navigate bereavement at work.

Emotional & Wellbeing Support

Grief is personal, and it helps to know you're not alone. The links below offer free advice, helplines, and self-care resources.

Practical & Financial Help

Bereavement often brings unexpected financial stress. Here’s where to find help and check what you’re entitled to.

Help with Debts & Bills

Bereavement-Specific Government Support

You may be entitled to financial support from the government to help with costs such as funerals, supporting children, or taking parental bereavement leave.

For the full list, visit the government’s bereavement benefits page.

Check other benefits and discounts

Use the below tools to check what you can claim. 

 

Water and broadband providers also offer social tariff schemes - discounted rates for low-income households - which you may be eligible for.

For more information on our Bereavement in the Workplace group, please contact policy@suffolkchamber.co.uk.

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