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Guidance: Purple Pack bereavement guide for families of service personnel

Ministry Of Defence

March 7
13:36 2023

Purple Pack bereavement guide for families of service personnel

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The pack provides guidance for service families through the practical elements of bereavement (funerals, entitlements and benefits) whilst also providing links to further support networks.

The visiting officer or veterans welfare manager will also be on hand to support families. There is also a frequently asked questions section and checklist to help guide families during this difficult time.

Ownership

The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) are the lead organisation for managing all of the practical requirements following bereavement. The JCCC work with MOD policy leads and the Defence Bereaved Families Group (DBFG) to ensure this document remains accurate and relevant. Any issues or comments specific to this document are to be directed to DBS-JCCCGroupMailbox@mod.gov.uk.

Published 11 May 2017
Last updated 7 March 2023 +show all updates
  1. Updated version to replace existing documents

  2. Contact details updated.

  3. Updated contact details

  4. Amended attachment as updated version provided.

  5. Updated email address

  6. Replaced the Purple Purple with the latest edition

  7. Purple Pack replaced with latest edition

  8. Purple Pack replaced with the latest edition

  9. Replaced Purple Pack with latest edition

  10. First published.

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