Bereavement & Compassionate Leave Policy Template – UK

A professional, ready-to-edit Bereavement & Compassionate Leave Policy Template designed for UK businesses.

This template helps employers establish a clear, compassionate and consistent approach to supporting employees following a bereavement while explaining relevant leave, pay and workplace arrangements.

This template covers:

• Bereavement and compassionate leave
• Reporting a bereavement
• Paid and unpaid leave options
• Death of a dependant
• Time off for dependants
• Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay
• Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
• Stillbirth and pregnancy-related loss
• Funeral and memorial arrangements
• Religious and cultural considerations
• Additional time away from work
• Annual leave, sickness absence and unpaid leave options
• Returning to work following bereavement
• Temporary adjustments and flexible working
• Employee wellbeing and available support
• Manager responsibilities
• Confidentiality and sensitive information
• Fair and consistent treatment
• Policy monitoring and review

Designed to be 95% ready to use, simply add your company details, specify the amount of compassionate leave and pay your organisation provides, and customise your internal reporting and support arrangements.

Ideal for: Small businesses, growing companies, startups and employers looking to provide employees with a professional and compassionate framework following a bereavement.

Format: Editable digital template
Delivery: Instant digital download

This template is provided for general business use and does not constitute legal advice.