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Mourning for Someone Abroad Who Will Not Arrive at the Funeral

Question

A relative passed away in Israel, and he is abroad and will not make it to the funeral. When do the mourning laws apply to him?

Answer

Immediately.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 375

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