ABSCO recognises that people facing or having experienced bereavement will have a variety of needs.

We recognise the necessity for a broad range of high quality, evidenced-based bereavement care services which are able to demonstrate good practice in meeting the locally identified diverse needs of the communities they serve. 

• Support and connect those who are responsible for the management and delivery of bereavement services within hospice and palliative care settings 
•  Improve the quality of bereavement services within hospice and palliative care settings to meet the Bereavement Care Service Standards (2013)
• Help improve people’s experience of bereavement
• Raise the profile of, and champion the need for, a broad range of bereavement support within the hospice and national arenas 
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with other providers and national organisations to address the increasing complexity of need in an environment of limited resources
• Provide its members with opportunities for training, professional development and keeping up-to-date with developments within the field
• Develop and deliver a three yearly strategic vision and objectives for the association
• Operate the business of the association in line with our constitution and within an agreed governance framework and ensure its sustainability