The period after a loss during which grief is experienced and mourning occurs. The duration of bereavement depends on both how attached the person was to the person (or pet) who died, and the amount of preparation time anticipating the loss.

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

1731, from bereave + -ment.

grief, or a period of intense mourning.

mourning: state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one (bereaved) a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved; "the bereaved do not always need to be taken car [..]

n. a feeling of deep, unexplainable loss brought on by the passing on of a family member, friend, or loved one. The bereaved may feel such intense emotional pain to the point of distress. See mourning [..]

The feeling of loss when a close friend or loved one dies. Can signify a change in social status.

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.   

(n) state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

The period of grief and mourning after a death.

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Refers to the whole process of grieving and mourning and is associated with a deep sense of loss and sadness.

Refers to the whole process of grieving and mourning and is associated with a deep sense of loss and sadness.

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

The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death * '''1864''' November 21, Abraham Lincoln (signed) or John Hay, letter to Mrs. Bixby in Boston *: I pray that o [..]