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Chapter 6 Cultural and Ethic Considerations

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List some of the following death practices of Judaism:

Author: Kamani Benton



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Defines death when respiration and circulation are irreversibly stopped. A witness must be present when a person prays for health. Body should not be left alone until burial. Body to be remained untouched for 8 to 30 mins Only an Orthodox person or the Jewish Burial Society is permitted to care for the body. The nursing staff is permitted to provide routine care of the body while wearing gloves. Family often request the mirrors be covered to symbolized death has occurred. Water receptacles in the room must be emptied. No flowers are permitted. A 7-day mourning period is required but the immediate family.


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