What is the Yizkor?
The complex history of the Jewish faith offers mourners countless traditions to grieve the death of loved ones....
COVID-19: How Fox Monuments is Committed to Serving Our Community
At Fox Monuments, we’ve worked together as a family company for decades to serve Long Island’s Jewish community....
Flowers at Jewish Funerals: Why They’re Not Appropriate
Month by month, we discuss the rich and complex Jewish traditions surrounding death and mourning. Judaism is among...
Shiva: A Guide for Non-Jews
Fox Monuments, being a provider of Jewish memorials and headstones, naturally explores Jewish customs in our posts. Judaism...
What Role does the Rabbi Play in Mourning?
The rabbi plays a critical role in the Jewish mourning process, as a key point of guidance and...
3 Important Readings for Jewish Mourners
When it comes to the Jewish stages of mourning as well as the memorial services, those bereaved from...
Rending the Garments: What is Keriah?
This post has been updated from its original publication date of May 21st, 2018. It has been edited...
Cemetery Etiquette in Judaism
Jewish funeral etiquette concerns the practice of comforting friends and family during the memorial. But did you know...
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 Mourning Customs: The Meal of Consolation
The stages of mourning in Judaism are intended to help family members overcome the emotional challenge of losing...
How are Jewish Monuments Created?
In the Jewish burial tradition, monuments play an important role in the grieving process. While they remain veiled...
History of Memorial Day
At Fox Monuments, we have great respect for everyone who has made it their purpose to serve our...