Halachot and Customs
Can a Grandchild Say Kaddish for Grandparents
Question
My grandparents passed away.
They have children, my father and my uncle.
They also have brothers and sisters.
But I loved my grandparents as though they were my parents.
May I say Kaddish for them when I go to visit their graves in the cemetery?
It is important to note that my father agrees to this.
However, I cannot ask for permission from my grandparents' brothers and sisters, nor from my uncle, because we are not in contact.
They have children, my father and my uncle.
They also have brothers and sisters.
But I loved my grandparents as though they were my parents.
May I say Kaddish for them when I go to visit their graves in the cemetery?
It is important to note that my father agrees to this.
However, I cannot ask for permission from my grandparents' brothers and sisters, nor from my uncle, because we are not in contact.
Answer
Shalom u’vrachah.
If your parents agree, you may say Kaddish for them.
With blessings,
Benjamin Shmueli
If your parents agree, you may say Kaddish for them.
With blessings,
Benjamin Shmueli
