Notification Letter to a Principal
To (Principal Name, Title),
(Name of school),
(Address/ City)
Date: DD-MM-YYYY
Subject: Absence of (student’s name) for (number of days) due to the death of a loved one.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am the parent/legal guardian of (child’s name) who is a student at your school. Sadly, I bring you the news of the passing of a loved one in our family recently. Due to this (unforeseen) event, we will be joining the rest of our family for our loved one’s services. That is why (student’s name) will not be able to attend school on these days, (dates of absence). I am hopeful that any missed work, while my student is away, will be excused and able to turn in at a later date.
It is my hope (student name) will attend school regularly in the near future. If you could please inform your school counselor and/or social worker, I would appreciate it.  I would like my child to have a point of contact, in the event that they are triggered or become emotionally dysregulated.
Thank you for understanding.
Kind regards,
(Signature)
(Parent/Legal Guardian Name)
Notification Letter to a Teacher
To (Teacher Name, Title),
(Name of school),
(Address/ City)
Date: DD-MM-YYYY
Subject: Absence of (student’s name) for (number of days) due to the death of a loved one.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am the parent/legal guardian of (child’s name) who is a student in your class. Sadly, I bring you the news of the passing of a loved one in our family recently. Due to this (unforeseen) event, we will be joining the rest of our family for our loved one’s services. That is why (student’s name) will not be able to attend school on these days, (dates of absence). I am hopeful that any missed homework, tests, or assignments while my student is away, will be excused and able to turn in at a later date. (Insert specific assignments your student may be worried about)
Thank you for understanding.
Kind regards,
(Signature)
(Parent/Legal Guardian Name)
Letter to ask for additional resources
Note: Asking for help can be hard, especially as a parent. Counselors and mental health professionals at your school can help you to find resources for your children in the grieving process. Do be careful sharing any personal medical information through communication as it is not confidential.
To (Mental Health Contact Name, Title),
(Name of school),
(Address/ City)
Date: DD-MM-YYYY
Subject: Grief Resources for (child name)
Dear (INSERT NAME),
I am the parent/legal guardian of (child’s name) who has recently experienced the loss of (insert individual). (Childs name) is struggling to find strategies and methods to cope with the recent loss and I would like to inquire about any resources your office has to aid my child. (Insert any measures already taken or other information)
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
(Signature)