Laws for Mourners When the Coffin is Flown to Israel
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Question
My son, of blessed memory, passed away abroad, and his coffin will arrive in Israel in two days, God willing. What are my obligations during this time?
Answer
You must observe all mourning laws as any mourner (except for removing shoes), but you are obligated in all commandments and do not have the exemption of an onen since the deceased is not in Israel and you do not need to attend to anything. However, if you need to attend to burial needs, you are exempt from the commandments at that time. The seven days of mourning are counted from the burial.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 341
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