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Under these conditions, Sutak (impurity due to death or birth) doesn't apply

If these ceremonies have already started, then they need not be stopped if news of impurity comes - Upanayana, yajna, wedding, shraadha, havan, puja, japa. But if news comes before starting, then should not start.

Shraddha satisfies all beings

Shraddha does not only gratify one's ancestors. A person who performs Shraddha as per proper rituals and according to their means brings satisfaction to all beings, from Brahma to grass. - Brahma Purana