Bathing in Hot Water Between the Death and Burial of One's Grandfather

Question

Is it permissible to shower between the death and burial of one's grandfather?

Answer

It is permitted to bathe in hot water and there are no mourning laws applicable, since mourning laws for close relatives are only practiced from the time of burial. Even though laws of mourning begin for his father, they do not apply to him.

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