Planning an Unveiling

The unveiling is the formal dedication of the headstone. Religiously, an unveiling can take place anytime 30 days after the funeral, which is also referred to as the “Shloshim.”  Traditionally, many people wait 11 months to one year past the funeral as it...

Life Insurance – A Great Way to Pay for Final Expenses

People obtain life insurance for many different reasons.  A policy can act as a financial investment vehicle, a way to pay off estate taxes, and even a way to borrow money.  While these reasons are all valid, the created purpose of insurance in general is to prepare a...

Jewish-Funerals.org – An Excellent Resource

Being a part of the Baltimore/Washington Jewish Community has enabled me to come across the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington.  The committee is made up of experienced individuals, who are actively involved with Jewish congregations, social...

Beginner’s Guide to Finding a Jewish Cemetery

ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR PERSONAL BELIEF SYSTEM. The first step of course is to find a cemetery that is reasonably close to where you live so that you can visit easily.  Once you have found a few within close proximity, look to see which land is most affordable, and which...

Beginner’s Guide to Buying Jewish Cemetery Plots

When purchasing plots, it is not mandatory to immediately buy from the cemetery.  Often times individuals own plots that they are looking to sell for various reasons, and it may be most cost effective to purchase directly from them.  Usually the local Jewish...