What are valid reasons to apply for a dispensation to Raise a FCFM who has not completed 4 weeks since his Passing?

An application for a dispensation to advance a candidate rapidly—termed a case of emergency—must arise from a necessity that exists for the sake of the candidate, rather than for the convenience of the lodge or the fraternity 1.

The provided source does not enumerate specific individual circumstances (such as sudden travel or military service) that qualify as valid reasons, but it defines the standard and authority by which an emergency is judged. Under American usage, the Grand Master serves as the sole judge of whether a case of emergency exists 1. Under the English Constitution, the emergency must be real in the opinion of the Master of the lodge concerned 1. Historically, the Master and Wardens together held the prerogative of deciding what constituted a valid emergency 1.