To live, and to cherish the life the Lord gave you is sacred. As life ends, we are vowed to remember our dead.

When a person dies, it is essential not to postpone the funeral. It should be done as soon as possible. Cremation is forbidden!

From the funeral day, the family has 7 days of mourning, according to Tripoli tradition the family should:

• Sit and sleep on the floor during the 7 days of mourning. Except for Shabat and holidays
• Avoid perfumes or soap while shower
• Rise only for prayers purposes , 3 times a day.

As those seven days end, all the family goes to the cemetery. Takes a shower and change clothes.

The men should avoid shaving or cut their hair for 30 days from the funeral day, after the 7 day's mourning, the grave stone should be prepared and be ready for the 30 days memorial.

It is difficult to write about it - even if it is a part of life itself.

The links thereunder are prayers (Ashkavot), to use during memorial days. They are in Hebrew.