The Manager,
Administration department.
Company  _______.
Address ______.

Respected Sir,

It is requested that I come to know about the death of my _________. It is a huge shock to me as was much close to me. I am even not able to write this application as I am getting unconscious. It is really a big loss of mine that cannot be expressed in words. I hope you will understand my condition.

Kindly, grant me leaves for one week so that I may go home at this dreadful situation. I hope you will consider my request. I will be back soon after one week. I shall be very thankful to you for this favor.

Thanking you I remain.

Yours Sincerely,

Name:_______
Designation:_____
Date:_______

Leave Application for Attending Funeral Sample

Dear Sir,

With due estimation and respect, it is stated that I have been informed about the death of my beloved uncle. He was a young man and died of heart stroke. It is an utter shock for me. I cannot believe that he is gone. I shared great bond with him and this death has taken my conscious away. I am writing this application to request for two days leave so I can attend my uncle’s funeral. This is such a big
loss that cannot be written in words. I really hope that you understand my circumstances and grant me leave for two days only.

Yours Truly,

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Sample 1 (Funeral of a Family Member)

To,

(Name of the Reporting Manager)

(Date on which you are writing the application in DD/MM/YYYY format)

Subject: Leave for attending the funeral of (the relationship with the family member, for eg; father/mother/brother/sister/spouse/child)

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

With a heavy heart, I would like to inform you that my (Name of the family member), my (Relationship with the family member), passed away today morning. In this tragic and unprecedented situation, I request you grant me a paid leave of 3 to 5 days.

I am heading home in the next couple of hours to attend the funeral on (DD/MM/YYYY). I will be in my home town for the funeral and other related rituals and arrangements until (DD/MM/YYYY). I intend to be back in the office on (DD/MM/YYYY). I might take a few unpaid leaves after the aforementioned date, depending on how things at home are going.

I would like you to be considerate of my situation. I would be highly appreciative of your concern in these grieving times.

I have asked (Name of your colleague) to take care of my tasks while I am away. Feel free to contact me him/her/them for work-related questions. You can also reach me at (Contact Number)

Thank you for considering my request.

Regards,

(Name of the bereaved employee)

(Designation)

Sample 2 (Funeral of a Friend)

(Name of the Employer/Reporting Manager)

(Name of the Enterprise)

(Address of the Office)

Date: DD/MM/YYYY

Subject: Leave for attending a friend’s funeral.

Dear Ma’am/Sir,

I just received the very tragic news that my friend (Name of the friend) lost his/her/their life a few hours ago. He/she/they were admitted to the hospital yesterday evening due to a road accident. I have to attend his/her/their funeral tomorrow afternoon (DD/MM/YYYY). I will be leaving today evening (DD/MM/YYYY) to go to my friend’s home town. I will be unavailable from (DD/MM/YYYY) to (DD/MM/YYYY).

Please be considerate and grant me a funeral leave for the above-mentioned duration. I will be highly obliged for your kind consideration.

I have requested my teammate (Name of your co-worker) to take over my work during my leave of absence. You can also contact me via email (email ID) and call (Contact number).

Thank you.

Regards

Funeral Leave Application

Director Publicity
Servis Company
(Address)

Subject: Leave for Attending Funeral of friend

Dear Sir,

I just received the 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 four weeks. I am writing to request you for leave to attend funeral of my best [friend/ father/ mother/ brother/ sister/ cousin/ uncle/ aunt  or any other relation].

Sincerely Yours,

Your Name and Designation

Leave Application for Attending Funeral from Office

The Manager,
Steve Corporation.

Respected Madam,

It is to bring to your notice that my paternal uncle passed away in a car accident last night. His last rights will be performed this evening, and I have to go to Los Angeles to attend his funeral ceremony. Therefore, I request you to kindly grant me a leave for two days, from (date to date). I shall join the office on 22nd March. I shall be very thankful to you.

Yours faithfully,

Victor

Leave Application for Attending Funeral

To,
The restaurant manager,
Burritos international

Dear Sir,

I have just come to know that my friend has passed away today because of a road accident. His death is sudden, and I cannot believe this sad news. I have to attend his funeral in the morning. I request you humbly for leave for tomorrow. I have to go to my friend’s funeral.

I shall be thankful to you.

Yours faithfully,

Adil Ramzan