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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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"At Autism BrainNet, our goals are to facilitate the highest quality autism research, provide accurate information about brain donation to individuals and families, and increase comfort with planning for donation before a time of bereavement."

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

It also highlights the possible benefits of online access for “young people coping with serious illness, bereavement, and mental health problems” as well as opportunities for learning and developing interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

As a man in his 60s, I’ve been to my share of bereavement services—but only one took place in front of a cash register.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

If you have been affected by issues surrounding bereavement, information is available via BBC Action Line, including contact details of organisations that can help.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

On the pop station, it’s Pearl Jam’s hypnotic “Last Kiss,” so beautifully sad, it makes bereavement seem like an enviable condition.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich