Email away message for death in family

Here are a few examples of email away messages for a death in the family:

Example 1: Simple and Sincere

Dear friends and colleagues,

I'm writing to let you know that I'll be taking a temporary leave of absence due to a family tragedy. My [family member] passed away recently, and I need some time to grieve and attend to family matters.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. I'll respond to your emails as soon as I'm able.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Example 2: More Detailed

Dear friends and colleagues,

I'm writing to inform you that I'll be taking a short leave of absence due to a family emergency. Unfortunately, my [family member] passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. I'm still trying to process this news and will be taking some time to grieve and attend to family matters.

I appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time. I'll be unavailable for the next [X] weeks, but I'll respond to your emails as soon as I'm able.

If you have any urgent matters, please reach out to [Name of backup contact].

Thank you for your kindness and condolences.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Example 3: With a Personal Touch

Dear friends and colleagues,

I'm writing to let you know that I'll be taking a temporary leave of absence due to a family loss. My [family member] passed away recently, and I'm still trying to come to terms with this news.

I appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time. I'll be unavailable for the next [X] weeks, but I'll respond to your emails as soon as I'm able.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'll do my best to respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your kindness and condolences.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Remember to customize the message to fit your personal situation and needs. It's also a good idea to set up an autoresponder on your email account to let senders know that you're unavailable and will respond to their emails when you return.