When someone is bereaved2025-08-22T12:01:40+10:00

When someone is bereaved

The death of someone important to you is one of life’s most pivotal events. Grief impacts our world in many ways and can affect how we think, behave and engage with others. Here you will find information on the available support from the Metro North Palliative Care Grief and Bereavement Service to help navigate the grief process.

What is grief and bereavement?

Bereavement is often used to describe the experience of having someone we care about die.

Navigating a changed world

The death of someone important in our lives brings a lot of changes to our life. Grief is the response to all these changes.

Prolonged grief

Many people experiencing grief wonder, ‘Do I need help?’

Your support network

You don’t need to walk this road on your own. There are different types of support available to you.

Supporting others

Given your roles in your family, friendship group, or community, you may be required to support others who are grieving, whilst navigating your own grief.

Voluntary assisted dying and grief

Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Groups and information resources for those seeking support after the VAD death of a friend or family member.

Spirituality in grief and bereavement

As you navigate life after loss, consider your spiritual needs and how spirituality can be a source of strength in grief.

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