Orthodox Jews have a special way of handling the clothing of someone who has died a particularly violent death. What best describes this procedure?
A)The clothing is burned and the corpse is dressed in a new outfit
B)The clothing is buried in a separate casket from the corpse
C)The clothing is burned and the corpse is buried while undressed
D)The clothing is not removed from the corpse but buried with it

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According to Jewish funeral rites, the clothing of a deceased person who died a particularly violent death is not removed. However, a simple shroud may be used to cover the clothed body. The rationale behind this is to evoke the compassion of God.

Orthodox Jews Have a Special Way of Handling the Clothing