Bereavement Excuse Letter For Work

Dated:
To,
Mr./ Ms.[Name]
[Name of company]
[company’s address]

Dear Mr./ Ms. [Name],

I am writing this letter to inform you about the death of my beloved [relation]. He/She passed away last night after fighting cancer for a year [or any other cause of death].

Regarding this sad event, I request you to grant me a leave for five days to overcome the grief and arrange for her burial, funeral, and memorial service.

Sincerely,
Your Name.