A Jewish funeral service is usually short and simple. The funeral service may be held at the funeral home, at the grave site or in the synagogue. Arranging a Jewish funeral service is easy when you know the details to consider.
- Seek the help of the Hevra Kadisha. A Hevra Kadisha is a burial society who will arrange to gather and transport the body of the deceased.
- Look for a shomer. A shomer’s role is to watch over the body at all times until burial while reciting psalms. A family member may do this role but an experienced shomer is preferred.
- Meet with a rabbi or a cantor. Seek the help of a funeral home to contact a funeral officiant.
- Schedule the time and place of the burial with the funeral home and the cemetery administration.
- Post an obituary in local and Jewish newspapers. You can also publicize the funeral service through your local synagogue and by words of mouth.
- Relatives and friends can arrange for a Seudat Havra’ah (Meal of Consolation) for the mourners. Light meals are usually served for Seudat Havra’ah.
- Prepare for Shiva. Prepare a written instruction with the shiva information (address where the shiva will be observed, visiting hours, and schedule of prayer services). Pass this out at the funeral.
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