Psalms and Kaddish Near the Deceased
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Question
Is it permissible to recite Psalms or Kaddish near the deceased?
Answer
Reciting Psalms is permitted, but Kaddish is forbidden within four cubits, though some are lenient even with Kaddish.
Source
Chochmat Adam, Shaar HaSimcha, Klal Kana: "Everything done in honor of the deceased is considered matters for the deceased, therefore it is permitted to recite Psalms in the house where the deceased is to protect from evil spirits. But Kaddish, Barechu, or other words of Torah should not be recited." The Chazon Ish was stringent not to even recite Psalms within four cubits of the grave. In practice, it is customary to recite Kaddish near graves.