How is one to wash hands after a funeral?<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a>
Although from the letter of the law washing one time suffices, the custom is to wash ones hands three times inconsecutively<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> after leaving a funeral.
<a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> Ketzos Hashulchan 2 footnote 29; See Elya Raba 4:12; Machatzis Hashekel 4:17; Soles Belula 4:14; Machazik Bracha 4:6 in name of Makor Chaim; Ben Ish Chaiy Toldos 16; Kaf Hachaim 4:61; Olas Tamid; Shlah Shaar Haosiyos 9; Lev Chaim 1:63; Kaf Hachaim [Falagi] 7:26; Ruach Chaim 4:3; Chesed Lealafim brought in Kaf Hachaim 4:61.
Background
Kama 4:18; M”A 4:17; Seder Hayom; Kneses Hagedola; all rule that one is not required to wash three times. Nevertheless the custom today has become to follow the opinions brought above
<a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> Ketzos Hashulchan 2 footnote 29

Shulchan Aruch HaRav | ❓How is one to wash hands after a funeral?

How is one to wash hands after a funeral?[1] Although from the letter of the law washing one time suffices, the custom is to wash ones hands three times inconsecutively[2] after leaving a funeral. [1] Ketzos Hashulchan 2 footnote 29; See Elya Raba 4:12; Machatzis Hashekel 4:17; Soles Belula 4:14