BSN | Bereavement Support in France

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Our mission and values

Supporting English-speaking residents through grief in France

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Our mission statement

The Bereavement Support Network exists to promote the well-being of English-speaking residents in France who are bereaved, and to enable them to understand their grief and cope with their loss.

It also aims to help the terminally ill and their carers.

Objectives

We strive to :

  • Offer individual support to those coping with grief – by phone or video
  • Signpost people to resources, information and additional help
  • Ensure volunteers receive best practices training and up-to-date information as well as support and supervision
  • Promote, locally and nationally, awareness of BSN’s services and the specific needs of English speakers dealing with loss in France
  • Support the terminally ill and their carers with the same assistance as the bereaved
  • Utilise the skills of specialists in other welfare organisations

“It is rewarding to feel clients start to realise grieving not only is normal but also heals the effects of their loss.”

Benoit – BSN Volunteer

“One of the most rewarding parts of being a volunteer is simply knowing that someone feels less alone because of the BSN’s support”

Sally – BSN Volunteer

“I enjoy the motivation, the pleasure of helping somebody find their own answers.”

Christine – BSN Volunteer

20 Years of Compassionate Support

Supporting grieving English-speaking residents in France for two decades

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You are not alone

Core values

In everything we do we remain:

  • Kind
  • Compassionate
  • Empathic
  • Genuine
  • Non-judgemental
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Our Supporters

Supporting our mission to provide essential guidance and resources for the international community in France.

Our Partners

We are here to listen and help

There is no fee for our time and support

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How BSN can help

One-to-one grief support: How we help

Find out how our trained, compassionate volunteers support you through grief and bereavement.

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Grief resources hub

From essential contact numbers to group support links, access our comprehensive library of resources—including books, apps, and videos.

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Practical Information

From managing immediate legal declarations to organising long-term affairs, our information hub connects you with the essential tools and professional services you need

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