Bereavement Leave (or Funeral Leave) provides time off for workers following the death of a family member. Policy on such leave defines the number of days and defines who is considered to be a relative under the policy. Some companies allow employees to take bereavement leave as unpaid leave, sick leave or annual leave.

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