Bereavement Leave is a leave type granted when there is a death in the family or losing a loved one. This leave is for participating in the last rites or funeral services, taking care of any personal matters, and most importantly, to grieve.
This leave type is also termed compassionate leave. However, compassionate leave is extended not just for the death of a loved one but also to take care of a dependent or a sick relative.
Offering this leave type to employees is not required by law in India. However, many progressive companies offer bereavement leave from 2 to 20 days.