Bereavement Across Cultures

This workshop will support you to approach conversations about bereavement, grief and loss with greater cultural awareness and confidence.
About this Event

Bereavement Across Cultures

Join us on Friday 6 November 2026 for this interactive and thought-provoking workshop exploring how culture, faith, family traditions and community values shape experiences of death, grief and mourning.

Through discussion, case studies and applied learning, participants will consider cultural attitudes, beliefs and practices surrounding bereavement. The workshop will offer practical insights for working sensitively and respectfully across cultures, while encouraging participants to reflect on their own assumptions about grief and loss. The workshop will also be supported by one of our Cultural Consultants, who will bring a lived-experience perspective to the learning. Their contribution will help participants explore how cultural beliefs, traditions and community expectations can influence experiences of bereavement, while grounding the discussion in real-life insight.

This workshop is not intended to train participants as bereavement practitioners. Instead, it will strengthen their ability to recognise and respond thoughtfully to cultural differences when bereavement arises within their existing professional roles.

✨ What you’ll gain

• A deeper understanding of how culture can shape experiences of grief, loss and mourning
• Greater awareness of diverse beliefs, traditions and practices surrounding bereavement
• Practical insights for working sensitively and respectfully across cultures
• Increased confidence when discussing grief and loss with people from diverse backgrounds
• An opportunity to reflect on your own values, assumptions and professional practice.

👥 Who is it for?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Psychologists, counsellors and therapists
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Educators and family support practitioners
• Chaplains and faith leaders
• Volunteers and other professionals working with culturally diverse communities.

We have delivered this training to the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service for the last two years. Whether you are new to bereavement support or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, you will gain valuable insights to help you provide more inclusive and culturally responsive care.

🍽️ What’s included?

• Lunch and refreshments
• Free on-site parking.