Man Washing Body of his Dead Wife

Q: Is it permissible for a man to give ghusl to the body of his dead wife?

A: Yes, in the Shafi'ee math-hab this is allowed. The reverse is also permissible, i.e. the wife may give ghusl to the dead body of her husband. (Raudhatut-Taalibeen) However, it is preferable for males to give ghusl to males and females to females. (I'aanatut-Taalibeen)