[M22284]

This has puzzled me for some time. Kohenim – Jews who are descendants of the Priests from early temple times – are not permitted to enter a cemetery or come into contact with the dead. Are they not permitted to attend funerals of immediate family? What happens to the corpse of a Kohan? Wouldn’t it also be desecrated?

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[Sarah28410]

Kohanim can attend funerals of their immediate relatives – which includes a spouse, parent, sibling or child.

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[Cara]

Also, Kohanim cannot enter the graveyard to mourn after the funeral of the immediate family member. The corpse of a Kohen is buried, usually close to the outside of the graveyard so that family members (sons who are also Kohanim) can visit the headstone after the ceremony.

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