Jewish Funeral

It has become commonplace to send flowers to the bereaved family or to a funeral. So common, in fact, that families that do not want flowers will specify if they are not wanted with "in lieu of flowers" notices requesting donations to a favored charity instead. Flowers have played a role in funeral rituals for thousands of years. more »

A Jewish funeral service is a life cycle ritual that goes back thousands of years. Psychology has noted the positive effect that the style of Jewish mourning and burial has on the bereaved, making the funeral service a critical part of saying goodbye. Following these steps will help you understand what it takes to arrange a Jewish... more »

Behaving at a Jewish funeral shows your respect for the Jewish faith and the decedent. Follow these simple rules to properly conduct yourself at a Jewish funeral and during the traditional mourning periods with the decedent's family and friends. more »

Jewish funerals are considered a "Life Cycle" event. Other Life Cycle events include birth, bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation and marriage. Many of the traditions come from the ancient ancestors of the Jews and were modified to fit into the lives of Jews living in shtetls in Europe. The Conservative and Reform movements have made changes... more »