This sample policy is designed for:

• HR leaders and people teams refreshing or building bereavement leave policies

• Business leaders who want to align benefits with a family-first culture

• Organizations looking to better support employees after loss, without adding unnecessary administrative burden

This sample bereavement leave policy gives you:

• a clear, trust-based framework you can adapt for your own organization

• an inclusive definition of "loved one"

• leave structure, timing, and examples

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Read more about designing a Bereavement Leave Policy here.