Guarding a Deceased by a Kohen
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Question
A Kohen whose one of the seven close relatives has passed away, can he guard the deceased?
Answer
According to those who follow the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch, he should guard him, and according to those who follow the Rema, it is forbidden. If there is a concern about mice, it is permitted, but this is uncommon among us.
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