“Shloshim” means “thirty” and refers to the body of customs observed for thirty days after burying a parent, sibling, spouse or child. During this time it is best to avoid joyful events.
Mourners generally do not visit the cemetery during this time. Some continue wearing the mourning ribbon to silently explain their state of mind.
Kaddish is recited until end of Shloshim for those mourning spouses, siblings and children. After the loss of a parent, the period of mourning and saying Kaddish extends for a year.
