Mourning for a person who requested that his body be cremated
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Question
Shalom Rabbi,
What is the halachic status of a Jew whose brother passed away, and that brother was married to a non-Jewish woman, unfortunately, and requested that he not be buried at all, but that his body be cremated after his death, and sadly this is what happened? How should the relatives who observe Torah and mitzvot conduct themselves regarding the laws of mourning?
A. Are they required to perform keriah (tearing the garment)?
B. Is it necessary/allowed to recite Kaddish for him?
C. Is it necessary/allowed to perform an Ashkavah (memorial prayer) for him?
D. How should one conduct oneself during the period between the death and the cremation, which can last for several weeks?
With good tidings,
with blessing and thanks
What is the halachic status of a Jew whose brother passed away, and that brother was married to a non-Jewish woman, unfortunately, and requested that he not be buried at all, but that his body be cremated after his death, and sadly this is what happened? How should the relatives who observe Torah and mitzvot conduct themselves regarding the laws of mourning?
A. Are they required to perform keriah (tearing the garment)?
B. Is it necessary/allowed to recite Kaddish for him?
C. Is it necessary/allowed to perform an Ashkavah (memorial prayer) for him?
D. How should one conduct oneself during the period between the death and the cremation, which can last for several weeks?
With good tidings,
with blessing and thanks
Answer
Shalom u-vracha.
A–D. The laws of mourning do not apply to him at all.
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