The Degree and Type of Offense Requiring Forgiveness from the Deceased
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Question
What is the degree of offense that requires asking forgiveness from the deceased at the grave and with a minyan? Does any discomfort, distress, or inappropriate word, even if unintentional, necessitate going with ten people to his grave?
Answer
Shalom u'vracha
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita:
Only if intentional and in the case of a serious offense.
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