IN MEMORIAM SERVICES

Once the university has been advised of the passing of a community member, the Special Advisor on Campus Life and Supports mobilizes units and departments across the university to work together to respond in a well-coordinated and efficient manner. A Response Team is called upon when necessary. The Response Team is responsible for leading, organizing and coordinating Concordia’s efforts with other university units and departments.

More than anything, the university is committed to responding to the death of one of its community members in a compassionate and sensitive manner. This includes respecting the privacy of the individual who has passed away and providing appropriate and comprehensive support to the community to cope with death.

For more information, please refer to the:

• Policy on the Institutional Response to a Death
• Procedures on the Institutional Response to a Death

You are not alone.

If you are a student, there are numerous resources available to support you during this difficult time.

Staff and faculty members covered by the Concordia Health Plan have access to counselling resources year-round through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

All Concordians leave a legacy while at the university. Please send an email to inmemoriam@concordia.ca should you want to commemorate a deceased member of the community.

The Special Advisor on Campus Life and Supports will liaise with appropriate units at the university. Concordia will also respect the privacy of the deceased member and follow the wishes of their family, close friends or next of kin.

Natural disasters, acts of terrorism, war and other tragedies can not only affect members of the Concordia community but also their family and friends.

If you are a student, there are numerous resources available to support you during this difficult time. International students can also find support through the International Students Office.

Staff and faculty members covered by the Concordia Health Plan have access to counselling resources year-round through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).