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The memorial prayer Kel Malei Rachamim concludes "may they rest in peace in their resting place[s], and let us say Amen."

Okay, how to say "resting place[s]." Mishkavam? Mishkaveihem? Mishkevoseihem? Seems I hear people unsure on this one.

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I've always heard משכבותם – b a Sep 16 '12 at 3:23
For all male groups? All female? Mixed? – Double AA♦ Sep 16 '12 at 6:05
In my shul, they only say kel maleh for one person at a time. Maybe the difficulty of conjugating is the reason? (/tongue-in-cheek) – Ze'ev Felsen Sep 16 '12 at 14:13

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