Leave Application for Death in Family: 20+ Bereavement Leave Samples for Office, School & Hindi

A leave application for death in the family is a brief request for time off after the loss of a relative, often called bereavement or compassionate leave. It only needs to say who passed away, the dates you need off, and when you expect to return. You don't need to explain your grief or give long details. If the loss is sudden, call or message your manager or teacher first, and send the formal application when you can — even after you return.

First, a Short Message You Can Send Right Away

Hi [Manager's Name], my [relationship] passed away [today/last night]. I need to be with my family and won't be able to work for the next few days. I'll send a formal leave request as soon as I can. [Colleague's name] knows the status of my urgent work.

For school: "Respected Ma'am/Sir, my [grandfather] passed away [today]. I will not be able to attend school for a few days. My parents will send a leave application."

Quick Template: Leave Application for Death in Family

Subject: Bereavement Leave Request, [Start Date] to [End Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am sorry to inform you that my [relationship] passed away on [date]. I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend the funeral and be with my family.

[Colleague's name] has agreed to handle urgent matters in my absence. I expect to return on [return date] and will let you know if that changes.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]
[Designation / Employee ID]

Choose Your Sample

• What to include · How many days of leave (India, UAE, Australia)
• Office: death in family · grandfather · grandmother · father-in-law / mother-in-law · uncle, aunt or relative · death ceremony · to HR · email · after the leave · extension · government employee
• School & college: student to principal · to class teacher · from parent · college · hostel · teacher
• Hindi: विद्यालय · कार्यालय
• FAQ

What to Include in a Bereavement Leave Application

1. Subject line — "Bereavement Leave Request" or "Leave Application for Death in Family", with dates.
2. Who passed away — your relationship to them and the date. One sentence is enough.
3. Leave dates — start and end dates, including travel if the funeral is in another city.
4. Cover — who will handle urgent work, or how you'll catch up on classes.
5. Return date — your expected return, with a note that you'll update them if it changes.
6. Documents (optional) — offer a death certificate only if your employer or school requires it.

Keep it short and plain. Your manager or school needs the dates, not an explanation — and you don't have to promise to be reachable while you're grieving.

How Many Days of Bereavement Leave Can You Take?

India: There is no statutory bereavement leave for most private-sector employees. Many companies offer three to five days of bereavement leave under their own policy; otherwise, you would use casual, earned or sick leave. Government employees usually use casual or earned leave.

UAE: The UAE Labour Law provides paid bereavement leave to private-sector employees — five days for the death of a spouse, and three days for a parent, child, sibling, grandchild or grandparent, counted from the date of death. In-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins are covered only if your employer's policy allows it.

Australia: Under the National Employment Standards, employees are entitled to two days of compassionate leave each time an immediate family or household member dies or has a life-threatening illness or injury.

Rules change and company policies often give more — check your HR policy or the official labour department website. Read more in our bereavement leave guide.

Leave Application for Death in Family (Office)

Subject: Leave Application for Death in Family

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am deeply saddened to inform you that my [father/mother/brother/sister] passed away on [date]. I need to be with my family for the funeral and the days that follow, and I request leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] days).

[Colleague's name] has agreed to handle my urgent responsibilities, and I have shared the status of my pending work with them. I may not be able to respond quickly, but [colleague's name] can reach me if something critical comes up.

I hope to return on [return date] and will let you know if I need more time. Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Grandfather's Death

Subject: Leave Application for Grandfather's Death

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am sad to inform you that my grandfather passed away on [date] in [city]. I need to travel there to attend the funeral and support my parents, and I request leave from [start date] to [end date].

[Colleague's name] will cover urgent matters while I'm away. I expect to return on [return date].

Thank you for your support.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Grandmother's Death

Subject: Leave Application for Grandmother's Death

Dear [Manager's Name],

I regret to inform you that my grandmother passed away on [date]. Our family is gathering for the funeral and the ceremonies that follow, and I request leave from [start date] to [end date].

I have briefed [colleague's name] on my ongoing work. I plan to return on [return date].

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Father-in-Law's or Mother-in-Law's Death

Subject: Bereavement Leave – Death of [Father-in-Law/Mother-in-Law]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am sad to share that my [father-in-law/mother-in-law] passed away on [date]. I need to be with my [wife/husband] and family for the funeral and rituals, and I request leave from [start date] to [end date].

[Colleague's name] will handle urgent work. I expect to return on [return date].

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Uncle's, Aunt's or Relative's Death

Subject: Leave Application for Death of a Relative

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am writing to inform you that my [uncle/aunt/cousin] passed away on [date]. I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend the funeral in [city] and be with my family.

[Colleague's name] will cover my urgent tasks, and I will catch up on anything pending when I return on [return date].

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Death Ceremony

For rituals held days after the funeral, such as terahvi, shraddh, chautha or a memorial service.

Subject: Leave Application for [Relationship]'s [Ceremony Name]

Dear [Manager's Name],

As you know, my [relationship] passed away on [date]. The [terahvi/shraddh/memorial] ceremony will be held on [date] in [city], and as a close family member I need to be present. I request leave from [start date] to [end date], including travel.

[Colleague's name] will handle urgent matters, and I will return on [return date].

Regards,
[Your Name]

Bereavement Leave Letter to HR

Subject: Bereavement Leave Application – [Employee ID]

Dear [HR Manager's Name],

I would like to apply for bereavement leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] days) following the death of my [relationship] on [date]. My reporting manager, [manager's name], has been informed.

Name: [Full Name]
Department: [Department]
Employee ID: [ID]

Please let me know if any documents are required under the leave policy.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Bereavement Leave Email

Subject: Bereavement Leave: [Start Date]–[End Date] | [Your Name]

Hi [Manager's Name],

My [relationship] passed away on [date], and I need to take leave from [start date] to [end date]. [Colleague's name] has the details of my urgent work. I'll be back on [return date] and will update you if that changes.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Set a simple auto-reply with our out of office message templates.

Leave Application After the Leave (Retrospective)

If you had to leave suddenly, submit the formal application when you return.

Subject: Leave Application for [Start Date] to [End Date] – Death in Family

Dear [Manager's Name],

As I informed you by [phone/message] on [date], my [relationship] passed away, and I was on leave from [start date] to [end date]. I request you to kindly regularise this period as [bereavement/casual/earned] leave.

Thank you for your support during this time.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Bereavement Leave Extension

Subject: Request to Extend Bereavement Leave until [New Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am currently on leave following the death of my [relationship]. I need a few more days to [complete the rituals / settle family matters / support my family] and request an extension until [new end date]. [Colleague's name] is continuing to cover my urgent work.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

More samples: leave extension application.

Leave Application for Death in Family (Government Employee)

To,
[Designation of Controlling Officer],
[Office / Department Name]

Date: [Date]

Subject: Application for [Casual/Earned] Leave on Account of Death in Family

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [your name], [designation], regret to inform you that my [relationship] passed away on [date]. I request [number] days of [casual/earned] leave from [start date] to [end date] and permission to leave headquarters to attend the last rites at [city].

[Colleague's name and designation] will attend to urgent work. My address during leave: [full address], Phone: [number].

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Designation], [Employee Number]

Application to Principal for Leave Due to Grandfather's Death

Replace "grandfather" with the relationship as needed.

To,
The Principal,
[School Name],
[City]

Date: [Date]

Subject: Application for Leave Due to Death of Grandfather

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a student of Class [class and section]. With great sadness, I inform you that my grandfather passed away on [date]. I will be with my family for the last rites and ceremonies and request you to grant me leave from [start date] to [end date].

I will complete the work I miss after I return.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class: [Class and Section]
Roll No.: [Roll Number]

Leave Application to Class Teacher for Death in Family

To,
The Class Teacher,
Class [Class and Section], [School Name]

Subject: Leave Due to Death in Family

Respected Ma'am/Sir,

My [grandmother] passed away on [date], and I was unable to attend school from [start date] to [end date]. Kindly grant me leave for these days. I will collect the notes and complete my pending work.

Yours obediently,
[Your Name], Roll No. [Roll Number]

Leave Application from Parent for Death in Family

To,
The Principal,
[School Name]

Subject: Leave for [Child's Name], Class [Class] – Death in Family

Respected Sir/Madam,

With deep regret, I inform you that my [father/mother] — [child's name]'s [grandfather/grandmother] — passed away on [date]. We will be travelling to [city] for the last rites, and I request leave for my [son/daughter], [child's name], of Class [class and section], from [start date] to [end date].

[He/She] will complete the missed work after returning.

Yours sincerely,
[Parent's Name]
Phone: [number]

College Leave Application for Death in Family

To,
The Head of Department,
[Department], [College Name]

Subject: Leave Application Due to Death in Family

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a [year/semester] student of [course], Roll No. [roll number]. My [relationship] passed away on [date], and I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to be with my family. I will catch up on missed lectures and request extensions for any assignments due in this period.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

Hostel Leave Application for Death in Family

To,
The Warden,
[Hostel Name]

Subject: Urgent Permission to Go Home

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], Room No. [number], [course]. My [relationship] passed away today, and I request permission to leave the hostel immediately and return on [date]. My [father/mother], [name], can be contacted on [phone number].

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]

Teacher Leave Application for Death in Family

To,
The Principal,
[School Name]

Subject: Leave Application Due to Death in Family

Respected Sir/Madam,

I regret to inform you that my [relationship] passed away on [date]. I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend the last rites and be with my family. I have shared this week's lesson plans with [colleague's name], who has kindly agreed to take my classes.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Subject Teacher]

Leave Application for Death in Hindi – मृत्यु पर छुट्टी का आवेदन

दादाजी की मृत्यु पर छुट्टी के लिए प्रार्थना पत्र (विद्यालय)

सेवा में,
प्रधानाचार्य महोदय/महोदया,
[विद्यालय का नाम],
[शहर]

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: दादाजी के निधन के कारण अवकाश हेतु प्रार्थना पत्र

महोदय/महोदया,

सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं आपके विद्यालय की कक्षा [कक्षा] का छात्र/छात्रा हूँ। अत्यंत दुःख के साथ सूचित करना है कि दिनांक [ ] को मेरे दादाजी का निधन हो गया है। अंतिम संस्कार और अन्य क्रियाओं के कारण मैं विद्यालय नहीं आ सकूँगा/सकूँगी। अतः कृपया मुझे दिनांक [ ] से [ ] तक अवकाश प्रदान करने की कृपा करें।

धन्यवाद।

आपका आज्ञाकारी शिष्य / आपकी आज्ञाकारिणी शिष्या
नाम: [नाम]
कक्षा: [कक्षा]
अनुक्रमांक: [अनुक्रमांक]

परिवार में मृत्यु पर अवकाश आवेदन (कार्यालय)

सेवा में,
प्रबंधक महोदय/महोदया,
[कंपनी का नाम]

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: परिवार में निधन के कारण अवकाश हेतु आवेदन

महोदय/महोदया,

अत्यंत दुःख के साथ सूचित करना है कि दिनांक [ ] को मेरे [संबंध] का निधन हो गया है। अंतिम संस्कार और परिवार के साथ रहने के लिए मुझे दिनांक [ ] से [ ] तक अवकाश की आवश्यकता है।

मेरी अनुपस्थिति में [सहकर्मी का नाम] मेरे ज़रूरी कार्य संभालेंगे। कृपया मेरा अवकाश स्वीकृत करने की कृपा करें।

भवदीय,
[नाम]
[कर्मचारी आईडी]

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• Leave application format
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• Grief quotes

Bereavement Leave Application FAQ

How do I write a leave application for death in the family?

Keep it short: a subject line such as "Bereavement Leave Request", one sentence saying who passed away and when, the dates you need off, who will cover urgent work, and your expected return date. You don't need to explain further.

How many days of bereavement leave can I take?

It depends on your country and employer. In India, most private employers set their own policy, often three to five days. The UAE provides five days for a spouse and three days for a parent, child, sibling, grandchild or grandparent. In Australia, employees get two days of compassionate leave per occasion.

Do I need a death certificate for bereavement leave?

Not usually at the time you apply. Some employers or schools ask for proof such as a death certificate or funeral notice later, especially for longer leave — offer it only if your policy requires it.

What if I couldn't apply before taking leave?

Call or message your manager or school as soon as you can, then submit a formal application when you return, asking for the days to be regularised as leave. Employers generally understand that bereavement is sudden.

How do I write an application to the principal for my grandfather's death?

Address it "To, The Principal", add the date and subject, write "Respected Sir/Madam", state your name and class, say that your grandfather passed away on [date], request leave for the specific dates, and sign "Yours obediently" with your class and roll number.

What subject line should I use?

"Bereavement Leave Request, [dates]", "Leave Application for Death in Family" or "Leave Application for Grandfather's Death" are all clear and appropriate.