Taking time off for a funeral is never easy, both emotionally and logistically, and it raises important questions about wage policies in HR. How do you support employees during such difficult times while managing their compensation? Do you offer paid bereavement leave, and if so, how do you determine the duration?

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Every place I’ve worked has offer paid bereavement leave. I’ve seen as little as 3 days and up to 7 days.

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Ours is 3-5 days paid depending on circumstances (e.g. if travel is required to attend funeral). Pretty standard. If someone needs more time beyond that, we do our best to work with them.

We have a standard 5-day bereavement leave, but it is often flexible. Last year someone was granted 10 days as she had a lot of arrangements to make after a sudden death in the family. For some people it doesn't end with the funeral, there are insurance companies, banks, and lawyers to deal with, not to mention any number of other loose ends.

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