Illinois Sample Letter for Death of an Employee's Relative — Announcement to Office Dear [Office Name], We regret to inform you of the passing of [Employee's Name]'s relative, [Relative's Name]. It is with heavy hearts that we announce this unfortunate event and extend our deepest condolences to [Employee's Name] and their family during this difficult time. [Relative's Name] was a beloved member of [Employee's Name]'s family and their loss is immense. As a show of support and empathy, we would like to request your understanding and cooperation in granting [Employee's Name] the necessary time off to grieve and attend to their familial responsibilities. We understand the critical role that [Employee's Name] plays in our organization, and we trust that the team will come together to provide any assistance required in [Employee's Name]'s absence. In light of this situation, we request that you ensure [Employee's Name]'s workload is adequately managed until their return. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in adjusting deadlines or reallocating tasks as necessary to accommodate this difficult period for [Employee's Name]. During these tough times, it is important that we come together as a team to extend our support to [Employee's Name]. We encourage everyone to offer their condolences, either through a personal message, card, or by attending any funeral or memorial services arranged for the departed relative. In order to maintain a sense of privacy for [Employee's Name] and their family, we kindly request that you refrain from discussing this matter outside the office or in public spaces. Moreover, please remember to respect [Employee's Name]'s need for confidentiality. Should [Employee's Name] express the desire to share any memorial or funeral details with the office, we will communicate the information to all employees promptly. Losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, and it is important for us to support each other as a close-knit office family. We encourage you to reach out to [Employee's Name] with words of comfort, support, or any offer of assistance that you may deem appropriate. Thank you for your understanding and compassion during this difficult time for [Employee's Name] and their family. Let us stand together in providing the emotional support that our colleague needs. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Company/Organization Name] [Keywords: Illinois sample letter, death of employee's relative, announcement, employee bereavement, condolence, support, funeral service, memorial service, privacy, grief support, confidentiality, office family, emotional support, understanding, compassion]
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