The act of grieving loss.

to be left in a sad or lonely state, as by loss or death.

the experience of loss through death.

The act of grieving someone's death.

A reaction to the death of a loved one (eg. feelings of sadness and associated symptoms such as insomnia, poor appetite, and weight loss).

The feeling of desolation after the loss of a loved one.

Grief or depression that accompanies a great personal loss, usually of a loved one. Depressed mood at this time is considered normal, although the individual may seek professional help for associated symptoms of insomnia or lack of appetite. If symptoms last over 2 months, the person may be diagnosed with Major Depression.

suffering the loss of a loved one

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

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An afflictive loss, as by death

means the period of time, usually occurring within the first year after the loss, during which a person or group of people experiences, responds emotionally to, and adjusts to the loss by death of another person.

This is a time of mourning or sadness that follows the passing of a family member, friend or loved one.

An important element of hospice care is an assessment of the needs of the bereaved family, and the development of a care plan that meets these needs, both prior to, and following the death of a patient. Hospice encourages the expression of grief, recognizes social/religious and ethnic variables in bereavement, and supports staff and family participation in meaningful funeral services and rituals. (National Hospice Organization glossary)

Hereditary Protocol Hospice

The state of having suffered the death of someone significant.

be rev'ment sorrow

A state of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one.

The period after a loss during which grief is experienced. The time spent in a period of bereavement depends on how attached the person was to the person who died, and how much time was spent anticipating the loss.

Incontinence Psychotherapy

To dream of the bereavement of a child, warns you that your plans will meet with quick frustration, and where you expect success there will be failure. Bereavement of relatives, or friends, denotes disappointment in well matured plans and a poor outlook for the future.