Central Government Act
Section 44(d) in The Estate Duty Act, 1953
(d) for debts incurred by or on behalf of the deceased by way of dower, to the extent to which such debts are in excess of rupees five thousand, and any debt or incumbrance for which an allowance is made shall be deducted from the value of the property liable thereto. Explanation.-- For the purposes of this section," funeral expenses" include all expenses which may have to be incurred in connection with the sraddha or barsi ceremonies of the deceased for a period of one year from his death.