b'Sample Memo to Staff Date: [INSERT DATE]To: All Staff From: CEO/Human Resources Subject Line: Sad News [EMPLOYEE NAME]It is with great sadness that I/we inform you of the passing of [EMPLOYEE FIRST AND LAST NAME]. [EMPLOYEE FIRST NAME] PASSED AWAY ON [DAY OF THE WEEK].If death by suicide is confirmed and can be disclosed, say:The cause of death has been reported as a suicide.If cause of death is unconfirmed, say:The cause of death has not yet been determined.If the cause of death cannot be disclosed, say:The family has requested that information about the cause of death not be shared at this time.[INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE TITLE, DEPARTMENT OR TEAM, AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY.]Please keep [EMPLOYEE FIRST NAME]s family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.If cause of death can be disclosed, say:I/We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge that suicide, when it does occur, is a very complicated act. It is usually the culmination of several health and life factors that converge in a persons life during the same period of time, including mental health conditions such as depression, which can lead to overwhelming mental and/or physical pain, anguish, and hopelessness. Sometimes these risk factors and warning signs are not identified or noticed; Other times, a person who is struggling will show more obvious symptoms or signs. We also know that individual responses to learning of a death by suicide vary, and you may notice that you are experiencing different emotions in response to this news.If supoprt resources & services are available, say:Human Resources (HR) is available with information on employee assistance program (EAP) services forthose of us who may wish to engage them for support, and grief counselors will be available onsite on [DATE] between the hours of [START AND END TIMES]. We encourage all staff to seek the help they need and support others in doing the same. For staff members who may prefer individual support at this time, please contact our EAP by calling [EAP PHONE NUMBER].Information about a remembrance service will be shared as it becomes available.The HR team is available to you, so please do not hesitate to contact me/us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely,[NAME]For those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or through the Crisis Text Line (Text the word TALK to 741741 to text with a trained professional).After A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 23'