Yahrzeit Information Collection Form
Collect the source facts and family practice before calculating a memorial date.
By Pinkas · Updated September 28, 2026
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Source facts
- Person's recorded name and Hebrew name: __________
- Civil date of death exactly as recorded: __________
- Location and time of death, if known: __________
- Was death before or after local sunset? before / after / unknown
- Hebrew date, if documented: __________
- Source (certificate, inscription, family record) and transcription: __________
- Do any sources disagree? Record each without resolving by guesswork: __________
Family practice and reminders
- Family practice for Adar in a leap year: __________ / needs clarification
- Questions about first anniversary or variable month length: __________
- Person consulted and date: __________
- Next observance and preceding evening, once verified: __________
- Who should receive reminders, with their permission: __________
- Verification status and next review: __________
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