Jewish burial
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Jewish burial refers to the traditional funeral and interment practices prescribed by Jewish law (halacha).
The body is ritually washed, wrapped in a simple white shroud, and placed in a plain wooden coffin—emphasizing equality in death.
Burial typically occurs within 24 hours, and the casket remains closed.
Cremation is traditionally forbidden.
The rabbi explained the Jewish burial customs to the grieving family.
- shivaJewish week of mourning
- sitting shivaJewish mourning practice
- seven daysStandard weekly duration
- shroudBurial cloth or covering
- graveSerious and worrying
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Jewish burialcremation
Burning the deceased
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