HR: Death and Bereavement (PDF Download)

Although many people diagnosed with cancer will be successfully treated and live for many years, not everyone will recover. Sometimes an employee who has been diagnosed with cancer may die from the disease. This may affect their co-workers. Similarly, employees who have been caring for someone with cancer may experience death or loss in their personal lives.

This fact sheet is a starting point for managers dealing with death and bereavement in their teams.