What is Bereavement Leave?

Bereavement leave, also known as compassionate leave, refers to the policy that allows employees to take a few days off following the death of a loved one. Usually, a family member or a close friend must have passed away before the policy can be claimed. Another company considers the severe illness of a loved one to be an actionable cause for a bereavement policy.

Employees take bereavement leave to cope with grief after losing a close relative or friend. Unlike other work leaves, it is not dependent on other work schedules.