How are Jewish Monuments Created?
Jewish monuments, or matzeivah (sometimes spelled matzeivah or matzevah), are created through a thoughtful design-to-installation process that reflects...
Jewish Mourning Customs: The Meal of Consolation
The Jewish Meal of Consolation (Seudat Havra’ah) is a symbolic first meal for mourners after a funeral. It’s...
Flowers at Jewish Funerals: Why They’re Not Appropriate
Table of Contents Why Aren’t Flowers Appropriate at Jewish Funerals? The Jewish Funeral Process Alternative Ways to Express...
3 Ideas for Funerals & Memorials When You Can’t Be Together
Table of Contents Why Alternative Memorial Options Matter More Than Ever 1. Host a Virtual Funeral or Shiva...
Ordering a Jewish Family Monument
Table of Contents Why Pre-Order a Jewish Family Monument? Types of Jewish Family Monuments Planning and Placement Considerations...
5 Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Jewish Monument
Table of Contents 1. Decide How Your Legacy Will be Told 2. Make Decisions With Your Spouse 3....
Cemetery Etiquette in Judaism
Table of Contents Kalut Rosh (“Levity”) Lo’eg Larash (“Slighting of the Dead”) Memorial Gifts Visiting the Cemetery Additional...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...