Predated Hesped

Question

According to Halacha, may Jews write a hesped to be used for someone before they die? Also, may a Jew write their own hesped and request someone else read it after they die? Please provide sources

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    Yes, they can. Jewish media often has ready for print Hespedim for Gedolim. In all events, there is no reason why a person cannot write their own Hesped with the instructions that someone read it at their funeral.

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