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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 43 MIN

Suicide and Burial

from Responsa Radio · host Hadar Institute

Should a person who died by suicide be buried "outside the fence?" How does mental illness factor into this question? And are there grounds to consider reburial of someone so that they can be near family members? Trigger warning: This episode deals with sensitive and painful content. Please take care in choosing whether to listen. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] featured in this episode: Water Burial by Fisher.

Should a person who died by suicide be buried "outside the fence?" How does mental illness factor into this question? And are there grounds to consider reburial of someone so that they can be near family members? Trigger warning: This episode deals with sensitive and painful content. Please take care in choosing whether to listen. Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] Music featured in this episode: Water Burial by Fisher.

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