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The Jewish attitude to the deceased is to show great respect for the dead body. Those who take the responsibility for preparing it for burial are regarded as having special merit. In order that no difference is made between how a rich or a poor person is treated after death, all must have the same kind of white shroud and be buried in the same way. Ideally this is without a coffin, since (in contrast to the Egyptian embalming process) the natural disintegration of the body should not be slowed. Also (in contrast to many heathen religious practices) there is no inclusion of well-loved articles, animals, clothes, foods or treasure of the deceased within the grave.
In Israel, the body is usually laid to rest inside a prepositioned concrete container which replaces the coffin. Flat concrete slabs are used as a cover before the soil is replaced.
However, in some countries, including England, the use of a coffin is mandatory by law, in which case the plainest kinds are preferred for the same reason as described above.
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Is Bon Jovi heavy metal or just plain rock?
plain rock
Clothing worn by Jewish?
plain black and white clothing
What is large arctic plain without trees?
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What is a white peppermint candy without stripes?
A white peppermint candy without stripes is a plain cane.
How is the body prepared and disposed of for a Jewish funeral?
The body is cleansed and the body is wrapped in a white linen or cotton shroud. According to Jewish law, the only acceptable form of burial is to be buried in just a shroud or in a plain wood coffin that has no metal or any finishings that would impede decomposition.
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Is plain a noun?
No the word plain is not a noun. It is an adjective.
Is the song hearts burst into fire by Bullet for my valentine is metal or rock?
Neither, its Metalcore, not just plain-old metal
What is a flat piece of land without a pattern and easily understood?
A plain is a flat piece of land without a pattern that is easily understood due to its lack of significant features or obstacles.
What metal are steel made of?
Plain steel is just a Purified and Hard Iron.
How do you use the word plain in a sentence?
The word 'plain' usually means self-evident, without adornment, or a land form. To use these in a sentence: SELF EVIDENT: "It was plain to the police officer that the criminal has been wounded" WITHOUT ADORNMENT: "She had a very plain and ordinary face with no distinguishing characteristics." LAND FORM: "That is a very flat plain."
Why are there no nails in Jewish caskets?
Jewish law only allows NATURAL materials, like plain wood. This is because, according to Jewish teachings, the body is to return to the earth so any items that may impede the process of decomposition are not allowed.
