To think this is crass

[Rose789]

I work for a private organization. Some parts of the business are classed as critical workers, and are field passed. Some parts are key workers and other parts non essential- all either working from home or from a COVID secure office if unable to work from home.
Union have just sent an email round to all staff saying people who carry out X and Y role and are critical are now entitled to make a free will at the companies expense.
What a shitty perk- you’re at risk there’s only so much we can do to keep you safe with PPE - here’s a free will. I might be taking it more to heart then I normally would as a friend in one of those roles contracted COVID probably through work, he recovered but passed it to his wife who died yesterday.

*Passed- based

Lots of people don’t have wills, but to organise one can cost thousands - it’s a really good perk, and at a time when so many are at risk, it certainly would bring peace of mind: having a relative dying intestate is awful (I have experienced this) and is probably worse at this time, when funerals are restricted Etc.
So I think it’s sensible, not crass, and even more beneficial at a time of pandemic.

It won’t cost thousands to organise a single will and I think it’s a bit insensitive- why not just the whole work force. Sorry to hear about your friend.

Lots of people don’t have wills, but to organise one can cost thousands

How would it cost thousands??

I suppose it could be viewed as a bit crass, OP. But I'm a bit 'meh' about it. A will is a good thing to have.

I can see why this might seem insensitive but it's pretty normal tbh. It's something many unions offer. I work as an HR Manager so see this a lot. Writing a will isn't something you should see as morbid etc but a practicality. Many people don't have one and don't really think to get one until offers like this come in xx

No not crass, lots of companies do this. Having a will can save a whole load of hassle. But in the middle of the pandemic, I understand why you might think think it's a bit odd