Death
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.Cemeteries
Lone Tree Cemetery
An 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.
Hayward, CA
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B’nai Israel Cemetery
Oldest Jewish cemetery in Sonoma County dating back to 1868. Includes an interfaith section; call for details.
B'nai Israel Cemetery
Petaluma, CA
Gan Yarok at Fernwood Cemetery
Natural burial at Fernwood uses no embalming, no grave liners or vaults. A simple, dignified burial in a shroud or plain wood box.
Mill Valley, CA
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Kol Shalom Jewish Cemetery of Marin
Picturesque Jewish cemetery in Marin County serving affiliated and non-affiliated Jews who want to be buried in an all-inclusive Jewish cemetery.
Congregation Kol Shofar
Tiburon, CA
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Gan Hazikaron/Garden of Remembrance Cemetery
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.
Peninsula Temple Beth El
San Mateo, CA
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Gan Hazikaron
Consecrated cemetery owned by Congregation Beth Israel.
Mail to: Congregation Beth Israel Carmel
Carmel, CA
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Gan Emet Cemetery
Newly expanded and landscaped cemetery serving the needs of the South Bay Jewish community. Unaffiliated welcome. Single/double-depth burials, cremation options. Natural setting.
Congregation Emeth/Emeth Gardens
Gilroy, CA
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Los Gatos Memorial Park
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.
San Jose, CA
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Home of Peace/Home of Eternity
Burials take place in one of two attractive cemeteries: Home of Peace Cemetery on Meder Street, Beit Olam Cemetery in Soquel.
Temple Beth El/JCC
Aptos, CA
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Bereavement
Funerals
Sinai Memorial Chapel, Peninsula and South Bay Branch
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.
Redwood City,, CA
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Monuments
Acme Memorial Inc.
Granite and marble memorials. Bronze plaques. Cemetery lettering, cleaning and repairing.
Colma, CA
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