Boss requested me to come into work, despite being off due to bereavement. AIBU or is he?

[ASPmum]

I work Monday's and Thursday's as an office cleaner. My father passed away last Wednesday so I contacted the boss and let him know I wouldn't be in on the Thursday and why that was. I then said I would be in touch after the weekend to discuss when I'm able to return as I have to make arrangements and alot of things to sort out, as next of kin.

He has then contacted me today, at 6pm on a Sunday, asking if I can go and clean a different location that I've never had to clean before.

I don't work Sundays, never have.

I have children which they are aware of so I wouldn't be able to work at the drop of a hat as my childcare arrangements are tailored to my contracted shifts, even if I did want to go in.

I've just had a fucking bereavement.

I don't like the man so maybe I'm hyper sensitive to any form of CFery from him, but I'm not being unreasonable to think this is appalling am i?

How would you feel about this? Would you go or would you tell him to sod off?

I haven't responded, yet.

I thought it was 3 days for any immediate family? Although I do know that part of it is changing from April in that you will be entitled to more if your child dies. Jack’s law starts then.

Anyway, regardless of any bereavement leave you are allowed within your company, it is very insensitive for him to ring on your day off to ask you to work. Do you think he may just be looking for somebody at short notice and forgot you were off? I would reply and say, “thank you for thinking of me and offering work but as you may remember my dear dad has just died so I am not working at the moment. I will ring you tomorrow to discuss”.

Sorry for your loss.