עברית
Halachot and Customs
Is it Permitted for a Pregnant Woman to Attend a Funeral?
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).
Best wishes,
Hillel Meirs
