The Jewish traditions related to death and mourning are intended to recognize death as a part of life. Burial takes place as soon after death as possible. Traditional caskets are of plain wood, embalming and viewing of the body are shunned, and flowers are discouraged. Rabbis should be consulted for specific questions about burial and mourning practices such as the observance of shiva, recitation of the Kaddish, yahrzeit observance and attending yizkor services. Funeral homes and chevra kadishas (burial societies) can also answer questions.
Historic cemetery in the Piedmont-Oakland area serving the entire Jewish community. Burial, cremation and mausoleum options. In the midst of a major renovation. Helpful information provided on pre-need or at-need services.
Endowed-care cemetery developed in 1868 with a romantic past and a park-like setting. Many of Hayward’s best-known and remembered pioneer families are buried here including the city’s founder, William Hayward.
Oversees seven pioneer cemeteries in the California Gold Country dating to the 1850's: Sonora, Mokelumne Hill, Jackson, Placerville, Nevada City, Grass Valley and Marysville.
North Bay cemetery is located in the scenic 160-year-old St. Helena Cemetery. Community cemetery open to Jews and their families regardless of affiliation.
Attractively landscaped memorial garden located in San Jose is preserved as sacred ground. Offers Jewish burial sites and pastoral solitude to mourners.
Newly expanded and landscaped cemetery serving the needs of the South Bay Jewish community. Unaffiliated welcome. Single and double-depth burials, cremation options. Natural setting.
Serving the Jewish community of the Peninsula. One of Northern California's most picturesque memorial parks, overlooking the coastal hills. Maintained by Peninsula Temple Beth El.
Honoring the Jewish community's traditions with attractive, affordable space available in Shalom Garden. Burial, cremation and a wide variety of permanent memorialization options available.
Cemetery in beautiful Pleasant Hills Memorial Park in Sebastopol. Available to entire Jewish community: members and non-members, Jewish or non-Jewish spouses and family members. Sites for both full-body and cremated remains.
Weekend for bereaved individuals and all types of families to explore tools and techniques to help mourners. Co-sponsored by Bay Area Jewish Healing Center, Jewish LearningWorks and Sinai Memorial Chapel.
Comprehensive grief and bereavement services for those coping with loss, including individual counseling, grief support groups, and information and referrals.
Compassionate and professional grief support. Personalized outreach and aftercare for mourners, community education and consultation. Services provided free of charge.
The only full-service Jewish funeral home and chevra kadisha serving the entire Jewish community for 115 years. A community-owned, not-for-profit membership organization.
Guidance and spiritual support provided by clergy who counsels the family to find a meaningful observance for them when a loved one dies; ritual cleansing provided by the Chevra Kadisha group.
To Honor the Dead and Strengthen the Living~
Community-based, the Chevra Kadisha is available to all Sonoma County Jews, regardless of affiliation or level of Jewish observance.
Volunteers prepare any Jewish deceased in the South Bay for burial at request of family. Tax-deductible donations help cover expenses and funerals for indigent Jews.
The only full-service Jewish funeral home and chevra kadisha serving the entire Jewish community for over 118 years. Community-owned, not-for-profit membership organization.
The only full-service Jewish funeral home and chevra kadisha serving the entire Jewish community for 114 years. Community-owned, not-for-profit membership organization.