If you are looking for immediate service, please note we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use the contact information below to reach us.

Phone: (718) 377-7300

1283 Coney Island Avenue

BROOKLYN, NY 11230

Fax: [718] 377-8388

jsherman@shermanschapel.com

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We have put together some information that is important for you to consult if your family is in need of a Jewish funeral service. The first thing you should understand is who to call first after a death occurs. Since there are several emotions to process, it is crucial that you have a plan, and know precisely what to do. Please review the information we’ve put together about first steps, as there are several different scenarios to consider, each with a different set of instructions.

Important Documents

Locate as many of the following documents as possible:

Wills
Deeds
Bank Books
Stock Certificates
Military Discharge Papers
Social Security Card
Tax Forms
Vehicle and Boat Titles
Insurance Policies
Anything else you think may be useful or important

Also we strongly suggest filling out the information below. This helps expediate the process and gives us a good start on your funeral service plan.

I. Biographical Information
Full Name:
Date of Death:
Address1:
Address2:
City Name:
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone Number:	(xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email Address:
Date of Birth:	(month/day/year)
City of Birth:
State of Birth:
Highest Education Level:
Please select Grade/Years of Education completed:

Social Security Number:	For security reasons, we will contact you to complete the pre-arrangement.
Residence History:	Enter Text Here...
Father's Name:
Father's City of Residence:
Mother's Name:
Mother's City of Residence:
Mother's Maiden Name:
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Maiden Name:
Survivors' Names and Cities of Residence	Enter Text Here...
Relatives Who Have Preceded In Death	Enter Text Here...
Occupation:
Business Type:
Company Name:
Church Membership:
Lodge or Union Name:
II. Military Record
Veteran:
Branch of Service:
Serial Number:
Date Enlisted:	(month/day/year)
Date of Discharge:	(month/day/year)
Rank at Discharge:
Location of a Copy of Discharge (DD214):	Enter Text Here...
Time of Military Service:
Military Honors at Graveside:
Flag Preference for Service:
III. Service Preferences
Type of Service:
Visitation Hours:
Casket:
Person in Charge of Arrangements:
Officiating Clergy:	List Clergy Here...
Pallbearers:	List up to eight pallbearers
Flower Preference:	Enter Flower Preference...
Music Selection:	Enter Music Selection...
Jewelry:
Glasses:
Casket Preference:
Disposition:
Outer Container Preference: (for ground burial)
Cemetery Name:
Cemetery Location:
The cemetery property is in the name of:
Miscellaneous Notes and Instructions: Enter Text Here...
Please select one of the options below: Please send me information Please contact me to schedule an appointment Please place my information on file

For Immediate Need of Our Jewish Funeral Services

Important Documents