Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

family-bereavement

noun

/ˈfæmɪli bɪˈriːvmənt/

Definition

The state of having lost a family member, especially through death.

Examples

The family-bereavement support group met every Thursday.
After their father’s passing, the family-bereavement process was challenging for the children.

Meaning

Family-bereavement refers to the period of grief and mourning that a family experiences after the death of a member. It encompasses the emotional pain felt by relatives and how they cope with the loss as a unit.