Comforting Mourners - Whom Does It Honor
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Question
Is comforting mourners an honor for the living or for the deceased?
Answer
Comforting mourners, when visiting the mourner's home to offer comfort, is an honor both for the living and the deceased. Comforting via phone is an honor for the living, but not for the deceased.
Source
Rambam, Chapter 14 of Mourning, Halacha 7
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