Laws for mourners while the deceased’s coffin is being flown to the Land of Israel
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Question
My son, of blessed memory, has just passed away abroad, and, God willing, his coffin will arrive in the Land of Israel in two days. What are my halachic obligations during this time?
Answer
You must observe all the laws of mourning as an onen (with the exception of removing shoes). However, you remain obligated in all the mitzvot and do not have the usual exemption of an onen, since the deceased is not yet in the country and you do not currently need to be occupied with the burial. If, however, you do need to involve yourself in matters relating to the burial, you are exempt from the mitzvot during that time. The seven days of shiva are counted from the time of the burial.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Siman 341
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