When do the laws of Yahrzeit apply: on the date of death or burial

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Question

Is the Yahrzeit calculated on the day of death or the day of burial?

Answer

The Yahrzeit is counted on the day of death, not on the day of burial. However, in the first year, one must continue the mourning practices for the entire twelve months from the burial.

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