What is the ruling if only part of a deceased person can be washed?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If it is impossible to wash a deceased person entirely, only the parts that can be washed are washed, and dry ablution (tayammum) is performed for the remaining parts, making it equivalent to the ruling for a living person in the same situation.