Jewish Burial Traditions

For thousands of years, human groups have been carrying for the dead in much the same way; in fact, burial has been the preferred form of care in areas around the world. Yet, specific burial traditions vary widely, depending on the location and the emotional, spiritual and social needs of the population; of course, Jewish burial traditions are no different. We invite you to read more about these traditions, and of course if you have questions about anything you read here, we encourage you to contact us by phone or email.

Jewish Burial Customs

According to traditional Jewish burial customs, interment should take place as soon as humanly possible, and often the graveside is the logical location where the Jewish ceremonial services are held. Click here to discover six things to remember when attending a Jewish burial service.

Jewish Memorials

Jewish memorial traditions shape the ways Jewish families can preserve the memory of a deceased loved one. Learn about the four-part Yizkor annual cycle of prayer, the practice of Yahrzeit and the engraving of the cemetery monument, and its ritual unveiling, the Hakamat Matzevah.