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5 Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Jewish Monument

At Fox Monuments, providing Long Island’s Jewish community with unforgettable monuments that honor their lives and faith is...

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Cemetery Etiquette in Judaism

Jewish funeral etiquette concerns the practice of comforting friends and family during the memorial. But did you know...

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Honoring Legacy: Notable Burials at New Montefiore Cemetery

Located in West Babylon, New York, New Montefiore Cemetery is one of the largest and most historic Jewish...

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Exploring Wellwood Cemetery: A Legacy of Jewish Heritage and Notable Figures

Nestled in the heart of West Babylon, New York, Wellwood Cemetery celebrates the rich tapestry of Jewish heritage...

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Why Do Jewish People Put Stones on Graves?

The Jewish faith is rich with ancient practices, customs and traditions. There are numerous Jewish rites surrounding each...

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5 Common Hebrew Inscriptions for Jewish Headstones

Table of Contents Here Lies: פּ״נ Hebrew Name Hebrew Names of Parents Date of Birth in Hebrew Calendar...

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Shemira: Staying With the Body After Death

Followers of the Jewish faith place significant sentimental value on both human life and, in particular: family. When...

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Bronze: Best Choice for a Durable Jewish Monument

At Fox Monuments, we consider it our responsibility to help all customers select the headstone that will best...

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How to Plan a Jewish Memorial Service

The death of a family member or close friend is always a difficult thing to accept. At Fox...

Jewish Headstones and Memorial Symbols
Jewish Headstones and Memorial Symbols

Table of Contents Menorah Star of David Torah The Tree of Life Two Hands Additional Considerations for a...

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Finding Strength & Support Throughout Every Mourning Stage

Table of Contents Table of Contents Aninut: The First Stage Shiva: The Second Stage Shloshim: The Third Stage...

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After Jewish Monuments: What is the Jewish Afterlife

At Fox Monuments, we help Long Island’s Jewish families in difficult and stressful periods. By crafting Jewish monuments...