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For My Bashert: A Double Jewish Headstone

A headstone should be a lasting testament to an individual’s life. With a beautiful headstone inscription, a description...

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Jewish Practices Immediately Following Death

At Fox Monuments, we have years of experience as a leading provider of Jewish monuments for Long Island....

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Honoring Departed Loved Ones During Hanukkah

Hanukkah is, without a doubt, one of the most profound milestones within the Jewish faith. In simplest terms,...

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Preparing for Shiva: the Shiva Home

When someone in your family dies, there are a lot of things to take care of. One of...

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Jewish Mourning Tradition: Shiva

The Shiva is central to the Jewish burial traditions. Serving as the first of several stages of mourning,...

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Matzeivah: The Jewish Headstone

When someone in the Jewish community dies, it is important to mark their passing with a headstone. This...

Proper Attire at Jewish Funerals

Interestingly, a common question that many people ask about Jewish funeral services involves the best attire. Obviously, this...

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Jewish Monument Buying Guide

In the Jewish tradition, it’s customary to make arrangements for a loved one’s funeral and burial immediately following...

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Jewish Monuments: 4 Signs They Need Cleaning

In Judaism, paying respects to deceased family members and friends is paramount. Observing the Yahrzeit is one way...

How to Avoid Emotional Overspending for Funeral Services

When a loved one dies, you may feel compelled to make a grand gesture, to show how much...

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3 Common Mistakes of Memorial Planning

Planning a funeral or memorial service is never easy, but after the loss of a loved one it...

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10 Things You Should Know About Jewish Funerals

In the Jewish tradition, there’s no honor more sacred than helping to bury someone, because it is a...