Loss of an Employee

If an employee of the Jewish faith passes, it is appropriate for a supervisor or senior company representative to attend the service and make a shiva call.  Doing so sends a message to the mourning family about the company's appreciation for the decedent's work and his or her contribution to the business.  Moreover, the company may wish to make a charitable donation in the decedent's name and/or send a condolence item, such as a fruit basket or meat platter, to the shiva house on behalf of the company.