Independent Impact Report:
The Bereavement Journey® 

How our UK-wide programme is helping people navigate life after bereavement 

An independent evaluation shows that The Bereavement Journey®, developed by AtaLoss, is making a significant difference for thousands of people. 

This structured, volunteer-led, peer-supported programme gives anyone affected by bereavement the space, understanding and tools they need to face the future. Delivered by trained volunteers in communities across the UK, it brings people together to share experiences, learn about the grieving process, and find practical and emotional ways forward. 

Independent Report Reveals Life-Changing Impact of The Bereavement Journey® 


A new evaluation shows how The Bereavement Journey®, developed by AtaLoss and delivered in communities across the UK, is helping thousands of people face life after bereavement – improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and building resilience. Read the report 

Between April 2023 and March 2025: 

  • 96% gained a better understanding of how bereavement was affecting them 

  • 95% said the course helped them process their loss 

  • 86% experienced reduced loneliness 

  • 73% reported improved mental health 

  • 93%+ felt better able to cope by the end of the course 

The wellbeing benefit is valued at over £33.5 million in just two years.  

Currently running in over 400 locations – and now extending into prisons and care homes – The Bereavement Journey® is meeting the need for timely, accessible bereavement support. 

The Bereavement Journey® is reducing isolation, improving mental health, and helping people rebuild their lives after bereavement.”

– Yvonne Tulloch, CEO, AtaLoss