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Tombstone — Material and Time of Erection

Question

What material is it customary to make a tombstone from? In my father's family, in Romania, the custom was to erect a tombstone after 11 months. Should we erect it after 11 months or after 12 months? This year, 12 months falls during Chanukah.

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah,

The custom is to make a tombstone from stone.

You should do according to your custom, at 11 months.

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