Policy

To provide expressions of sympathy on behalf of the College in the event of death of a College employee.

1. The death of an employee will be officially recognized by Lambton College.
2. This policy applies to all full-time, partial load and part-time employees.
3. Flag(s) will be lowered from the date of announcement of the death of a current employee until the funeral or memorial service is held, unless this is a lengthy period (greater than three days), in which case the flag(s) will be lowered on date of announcement and again on a date of funeral or memorial service. The length of time can be amended at the discretion of the President and CEO.
4. With permission from the family, notice will be sent to all staff from the Human Resources Department, including details of visitation, funeral date and time, where cards can be sent, etc.
5. If a memorial bursary is requested to be established, two‐part cards will be printed (one part to go to the family and one part to accompany the donor cheque). These cards will be placed at the Funeral Home and will be available internally.
6. A floral tribute will be sent by Human Resources Department from the College to the funeral home, or home of the next of kin.
7. No other memorials will be erected unless approved in writing by the President of Lambton College.