GandorTheGreat Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Does anyone know what the rule/tradition is for mens facial hair during the death of a family member? For some reason I thought the men didn't shave until after the body had been buried. Am I remembering this correctly or is this total nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Does anyone know what the rule/tradition is for mens facial hair during the death of a family member? For some reason I thought the men didn't shave until after the body had been buried. Am I remembering this correctly or is this total nonsense.Yes some people observe that tradition, some wouldn't shave for 40 days but I doubt the numbers are very high. If you want you can do it but if you don't then go ahead and shave, it's OK for the vast majority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Does anyone know what the rule/tradition is for mens facial hair during the death of a family member? For some reason I thought the men didn't shave until after the body had been buried. Am I remembering this correctly or is this total nonsense. I do remember that.Just as we think dressing in black is a sign of respect when Red-Blue- and Apricot would be a sign of disrespect.Why do we dress in black when the dearly departed is dressed and shrouded in white?It goes back to biblical times when a symbol of mourning was to douse oneself in ashes.This and many more. Job.2[8] And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. I.e , a funeral is not an occasion of celebration, not a time to shave and dress in ones best wardrobe.In contrast. Observe how funeral attendants in America dress up, in respect to the dearly departed, be they man- tie and jacket, or woman- heel long dress.Hi Nairi!! Լալկան ԿիներIs funeral a time of mourning or a time of celebration?Listen to what officiating clergy says. No to mourn the death but celebrate their achievements in life. Specially when their offspring and relatives are in attendance.Ps. I dont shave and dress up everyday, but when I attend the celebration of a departure of a dearly departed I do. Edited February 14, 2011 by Arpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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