Does anyone know if there's a specific custom to refrain from having sex after a family member has died, or if it's common practice during the mourning period?

saatra.ng,

in dharma sastras I have I couldn't find this specific rule. But since all mourning rules in general represent a renounced behavior, this seems implied. For more see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning

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