Bereavement for businesses - St Catherine's Hospice

Bereavement for businesses

Around 1 in 10 employees experience a significant bereavement each year, and how workplaces respond really matters. Poor support can increase stress, absenteeism, and staff turnover, while compassionate, confident management helps people stay well, engaged, and at work.

Bereavement for Businesses is a practical, half‑day training package from St Catherine’s Hospice, designed to build confidence and skills in supporting bereaved employees and colleagues. It offers a compassionate, structured approach to managing grief at work, with tools you can use immediately.

Why organisations choose this training

  • Builds confidence in having difficult conversations
  • Supports wellbeing, retention, and productivity
  • Demonstrates compassionate leadership and CSR
  • Practical, relevant, and immediately applicable
  • Strengthens your organisation’s link with St Catherine’s Hospice

What to expect

  • 5‑hour interactive session (up to 15 participants)
  • Delivered at your workplace, at the Hospice, or online
  • Certificates of attendance for all delegates
  • Flexible delivery, tailored to your organisation

Who it’s for

Managers, HR teams, team leaders, and anyone supporting colleagues through bereavement.

What people said

Over 90% rated the session “Excellent”, with all participants reporting increased confidence and understanding.

“Pitched just right and very useful.”
“Practical, compassionate and immediately relevant.”

Exclusive offer: Businesses on Tier 2 membership of our 1985 Business Club receive 25% off

Next session at St Catherine’s: 09:00 – 12:30      09/07/2026

Cost: £65 pp.

We can offer a reduced rate for public and third sector organisations – please contact education@stcatherines.co.uk directly to enquire.

To book on:

We can also deliver this session exclusively for your organisation at your venue or at St Catherine’s.

Enquiries: Education@stcatherines.co.uk

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