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5. Upsherinish during Aveilus: [1]
An Avel during Shiva, Shloshim, or within 12 months of mourning for a parent, may perform the Upsherinish ceremony for his son. However, during Shiva, he is to have other people cut the hair of his son, rather than him doing so personally. Likewise, during Shiva, he is not to have a party by the event. During Shloshim, or within 12 months of mourning for a parent, he may have a party and refreshments may be served. However, he may not organize a meal if it is taking place outside his home. If, however, the meal is taking place inside of the home of the Avel, then the custom is to be lenient to participate.
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[1] See Nitei Gavriel Aveilus 29:4; 32:4; Upsherinish 23:5-6