When is XP given?

[Trellian]

One of the characters in my group died mid-adventure. They couldn't get him raised before the session had to be ended, and as usual, I gave the others XP. Should I give the dead guy XP as well? Or should I wait until he is raised? I mean, there is no point in giving him XP if he is going to drop a level ...

 

[Jdvn1]

After he's raised, give him XP for what he helped with before he died.

 

[dcollins]

Yes, DMG says under "Death and Experience Points":

If a character dies and is raised, the awarded experience points are granted to her after she comes back from the dead (and after she loses the level from death, if appropriate).