Jacqueline Gunn

Founder & CEO Grief literacy & workplace culture

Hi, I'm Jacqueline. I can help organisations become grief literate by training bereavement advocates, embedding compassionate frameworks, and creating systems of support that last beyond policy.

From leadership guidance to tailored training, I help workplaces navigate grief with empathy, structure, and confidence.

t: 0800 852 7811

w: workplacebereavement.co.uk

I can help you with:

• Creating grief-literate workplace cultures

• Training in-house Bereavement Advocates (CPD-accredited)

• Developing compassionate bereavement policies and frameworks

• Supporting bereaved employees and managers with practical guidance

• Delivering bespoke webinars, workshops, and consultancy

• Implementing wrap-around systems of support beyond bereavement leave

• Conducting Bereavement Ready Audits for organisations

• Providing External Bereavement Advocates for ongoing support

• Aligning policies with ACAS, TUC, and ISO 45003 standards

• Embedding grief awareness in schools, businesses, and community organisations

I work with businesses, schools, and organisations to:

• Train in-house Bereavement Advocates (CPD-accredited)

• Develop clear bereavement frameworks and policies

• Provide External Bereavement Advocates for ongoing employee support

• Deliver bespoke webinars, consultancy, and leadership training

• Conduct Bereavement Ready Audits to assess culture and compliance

• Embed compassionate systems that improve wellbeing, retention, and performance

I help clients move beyond policy into practice creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and understood when grief impacts their lives.

My qualifications and training include:

• Founder & CEO of Workplace Bereavement Advocacy Ltd — CPD-accredited national training provider

• Charity chair and founder at Talking about loss peer-to-peer bereavement support group's

• Creator of the Bereavement Advocate Training Programme (CPD-accredited and internationally recognised)

• Certified Trainer & Programme Developer with extensive experience in education, wellbeing, and workplace culture

• Qualified Fitness Instructor with a strong understanding of physical and mental health connection

• Experienced Speaker & Consultant on grief literacy, workplace wellbeing, and organisational change

• Collaborator with accredited partners across training, education, and health sectors

• Award-winning Business Leader, recognised nationally and internationally for innovation in bereavement training and advocacy