Yeshivish glossary term
kavod hameis
כבוד המת
Meaning
- honor of the deceased
- dignity owed to a dead person
Alternate spellings
kavod hamet
Usage and context
A central principle affecting treatment, transport, burial, and other decisions concerning the deceased.
- Category
- mourning - burial
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
They changed the schedule because of kavod hameis.
Plain-English example
They changed the schedule to preserve the dignity and honor of the deceased.