Charging For a Special Hearse
Question
What is the halachic position where a Jewish funeral director is unable to provide a wheelchair accessible hearse requested by the mourner? Is it reasonable for the funeral director to ask the mourner for a contribution towards the cost of hiring a suitable vehicle.
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
The halacha allows the funeral director to charge more for a wheelchair accessible hearse.
It certainly would be a nice gesture for him to provide this for free, but, ultimately, he is halachically permitted to charge for it.
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