What are the burial rites in the Jewish religion?

The procedure of preparing a body for burial varies from community to community. However, there are convinced basic laws that are common to all Jewish communities. These are discussed in the Kitzur Shulchan Oruch (Concise cipher Of Jewish Law) Chapter 197:2-5. Primarily, the notion is to cleanse the entire body with the utmost of respect, and next “purify” it by pouring 3 buckets containing 9 Kav (3.5 gallons) of lukewarm water by the body. Any foreign objects are previously removed, such as jewelry, makeup, and dentures (non-implanted). Some communities have a custom to cut the nails of the deceased, but many don’t. Any open wounds are dressed. The deceased is next dressed in tachrichin – specially prepared shrouds – and is placed in the coffin in preparation for burial.

This is obviously a very general overview. For more specific local

customs I would propose that you contact your local Chevra Kadisha / Jewish Burial Society.

Take care,
Rabbi Aaron Tendler

Original post by ATR

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