Bereavement leave for extended family (in-laws) is how many hours?

• A. 12
• B. 16
• C. 20
• D. 24

Answer: (B)

Bereavement leave is measured in hours and often scales by how closely related you are to the person who has died. For extended family like in-laws, the standard allotment is two eight-hour workdays, totaling 16 hours. This amount is practical: it covers travel, funeral or service attendance, and a bit of time to handle arrangements, while keeping staffing needs in mind. The other hour amounts are less aligned with this common practice for extended-family cases—they either represent shorter time blocks or resemble what agencies might assign for closer relatives. Always check your department’s exact policy, but 16 hours is a typical standard for in-laws.