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It is permitted, and encouraged, to publicize the death of the deceased in order for people to come and pay their final respects by the funeral. See Chapter 2 Halacha 6!
When during the day or night should the funeral take place?[1] A burial taking place in the morning is to be delayed until it is estimated that majority of the congregation has already finished Davening Shacharis. Likewise, an early night funeral is to be delayed until it is estimated that majority of the congregation has already finished Davening Maariv. However, some are lenient regarding Maariv, being that in any event it can be Davened throughout the night [and if one delays the burial past sunset, he transgresses the positive command of burial, and if he delays until morning he transgresses the negative command against delaying burial[2]]. Practically, we rule like the latter opinion.[3]
Where should the memorial service take place: The memorial and funeral service may take place at the funeral home, in a synagogue, or at the cemetery.
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[1] Rama 358:2; Admur 72:2; M”B 72:6; See Pnei Baruch 4:1
[2] Admur ibid
[3] Admur ibid
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