My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

The accident bereaved her of her husband.

She was bereaved of a son.

The accident bereaved her of her son.

Mr Smith was bereaved of his wife.

He was bereaved of his son.

Mahlon and Chilion both died, and the woman was bereaved of her two children and of her husband.

Pet loss" refers to the reactions of shock and anger that occur in owners who have been bereaved of their pets.