Leave of absence letter for burial (+5 Samples)
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In this article, we will be showing you various samples of “Leave of absence letters for burial” reasons.
Writing a “Leave of absence letter for burial” reasons
When you are writing a leave of absence letter for burial reasons, you will need to keep a few points in mind.
- You will first need to mention the date or dates on which you need leave
- You can then explain the reason that you want leave for, in this case due to burial
- Finally, you can indicate that you have handed over your responsibilities to another employee during the leave period and also provide your contact details in case the organization needs to contact you for any reason
Sample 1:
Date … … …
To:
(Recipient’s Name),
(Designation),
(Organization’s Name),
(Address).
From:
(Sender’s Name)
(Sender’s Designation)
(Address).
Subject : Leave for Attending Funeral
Mr. (Last name of Recipient) or Sir,
I would like to request a (..Number of days..) leave to attend my (..Relative name..) funeral. He/She passed away (..Day- today/yesterday) and the funeral will be held in (Name of location). Hence, I expect to be gone from the office from (Start date) to (End date), and be back to work on the (Return date). I can be contacted on my (Personal number/email address) during the leave.
Thank you.
Regards,
(Signature)
Sender’s Name
Sample 2:
Date 03.07.2022
To:
Robert Smith,
Vice President HR,
XYZ Corporation,
1635 Victoria Park Ave,
Toronto, Canada
From:
James Johnson
Assistant Manager,
XYZ Corporation.
Subject : Request for Leave on Death of Father
Mr. Smith,
With full regret I have to inform you that my father passed away last night. He had been suffering from Kidney disease for quite a long time (Mention your actual cause). Everything that I have learned in my entire life was due to his presence. Sadly he is not among us anymore. The funeral would be held tomorrow at 10 am at my village in Ontario. Hence, I would like to ask for a leave of absence from July 3 to 5, so I can pay my last respects. I will be back to work on the 6 July.
Thanking You,
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
James Johnson
Sample 3:
To
The Principal,
(School Name),
(Address/ City)
Date: DD-MM-YYYY
Subject: Leave application of (student name) for (number of days) for attending a funeral
Respected Sir/ Madam,
I am (your name), mother of/ father of (student name) studying in class (class and section) of your school. His/ her role number is (student roll number). Our close relative has passed away and we have to attend the funeral the day after tomorrow. As we will have to travel, our child will not be able to attend school. We request you to grant her/ him leave for (dates of absence).
I have informed my child’s mentor about the required leave. Hope you consider this and grant my child a leave. He/ she will attend school regularly after that.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
(Name of the parent)
Sample 4:
Date…
The Manager (Authority name),
Institute Name…
Institute Address…
Subject: Leave for Attending Funeral of friend
Dear Sir,
I just received very sad news that my [best friend or any other relation] passed away a few hours back in the hospital because of a heart attack/ road accident/ sickness. He wasn’t well for 4 weeks. I am writing to request for you to leave to attend the funeral of my best [friend/ father/ mother/ brother/ sister/ cousin/ uncle/ aunt or any other relation].
Sincerely Yours,
Name…
Job Designation…
Contact no…
Email…
Sample 5:
The Director, ____
Company _______
Address______
Subject: Leave For Attending Funeral
Respected Sir,
It is stated that I have come to the very sad news that my __________ passed away a few hours back in hospital because of a heart attack/ road accident/ sickness. He has not been well for 6 weeks. I am writing to request you for leave to attend the burial of my ______ I Will come back on 3rd June 2022 on duty.
I shall be very thankful to you for this favor.
Sincerely Yours,
Name:_______
Designation:_________
Frequently asked questions:
How do you ask for funeral leave?
You can ask for funeral leave by writing a leave letter. In this letter, you can mention the dates on which you need leave. You can also mention the reason in a brief but professional manner. Finally, you can also give your contact details in case the organization needs to contact you for an emergency.
How do I tell my boss about a death in the family?
You can tell your boss about a death in the family by writing a letter. In this letter, you can mention the reason and state the number of days which you need to take leave.
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Citations
https://www.letterinenglish.com/2021/03/leave-request-letter-email-for.html
https://www.youreducationportal.com/leave-letter-for-attending-funeral/
https://assignmentpoint.com/sample-leave-application-for-attending-funeral-from-office/
Leave Application for Attending Funeral
Leave Letter to Attend Funeral – Sample Leave Letter for Attending Funeral
https://www.funeralguide.net/blog/funeral-excuse-letter
https://www.greatsampleresume.com/letters/personal-letters/bereavement-leave