suicide survivor; family member of someone who died by suicide
Refers to a person whose family member has died by suicide. The term is used in support contexts and carries a sensitive, respectful tone.
A gathering was held for suicide survivors.
As a suicide survivor, she supports others who have had the same experience.
遺族 is a general term for 'bereaved family', while 自死遺族 specifically refers to families bereaved by suicide.
自死 means 'suicide' and is a more neutral or softer term compared to 自殺 (じさつ). 自死遺族 is built from 自死 + 遺族.
Compound of 自死 (じし, 'suicide') and 遺族 (いぞく, 'bereaved family'). The term 自死 is a relatively modern, softer alternative to 自殺 (じさつ).