Learning the Laws of Mourning for Someone Who is Still Alive
Question:
My brother has been losing a battle with cancer and is not expected to live much longer. Am I permitted to learn the Jewish Laws of Mourning while he is still alive so that I know what to do when the time comes?
AskTheRabbi.org answered:
I am so sorry to hear and my heart goes out to you and your entire family at this terribly difficult time.
There is no prohibition against learning the laws pertaining to mourning.