Notification to a Mourner about the Death of a Relative

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Question

Is there an obligation to inform one of the seven close relatives that their relative has passed away? Sometimes this causes them to miss a prayer or mitzvot. Certainly, it should be informed before the funeral, but there are times when knowing this will not benefit the mourner at all.

Answer

Shalom Rav

Indeed, there is no need to inform him before he prays or puts on tefillin, if it is not necessary for the funeral and the like.

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