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6 min · 2026-07-02

Bereavement Leave: Definition & Field Workforce Policy

Bereavement leave is paid or unpaid time off after the death of a family member — field employers document policy in handbooks and track against attendance systems.

Definition

Bereavement leave provides time away from work to grieve and attend services — duration varies by employer policy and state.

PTO · [Absence management](/glossary/absence-management/)

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