Is it Permitted for a Pregnant Woman to Attend a Funeral?

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Question

Can a pregnant woman attend a funeral, and is there a problem with doing so? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello,

A pregnant woman is permitted to attend a funeral (Chazon Ovadia Aveilut, Part 1, Page 68).

Regarding entering a cemetery - there is no prohibition for a pregnant woman to enter, although many women customarily avoid doing so (see Responsa Minchat Yitzchak, Part 10, Section 42, Letter B).

For further reference, see https://www.hidabroot.org/question/125959

Best wishes,

Hillel Meiris


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