The funeral procession leaves from the synagogue or home of the deceased and proceeds to the cemetery. Once there, the coffin, mourners and everyone else gather inside the ohel (hall). The service consists of some opening Biblical verses followed by Tziduk Ha'Din - a prayer attesting to the absolute justice of the Almighty. On certain days which have a slightly festive air, such as the first day of a new month, the day after a Festival, Friday afternoon, the month of Nissan etc. - this prayer is not said. The rabbi will then deliver a eulogy.
A short prayer, for the benefit of those who have not visited the cemetery within the last 30 days, is said prior to leaving the hall. After this everyone makes their way to the burial place.
Male mourners and all men present should help fill in the grave, each adding at least three shovels-full of earth. Having used the shovel, it should be replaced in the earth and not handed to the next person.
Once the grave is filled in, a memorial prayer is recited and after this the mourners recite kaddish. On days when Tziduk Ha'Din is said there is a longer kaddish and the clergy can assist if needed.
The period of aninut comes to end when the grave is full. At that moment the bereaved is no longer an onein. The correct term is avel and the period of mourning which follows is called avelut. It lasts for 12 months following the death of a parent and 30 days for the other five relatives. It is discussed more fully below.
Once kaddish has been said, the non-mourners are asked to form two parallel lines and the mourners walk between. Formal words of comfort are said.
The funeral is thus concluded and everyone present washes their hands before leaving. No blessing is recited for this washing.