Jewish Services

Jewish Services Graveside Service Starting at $3,015

When someone of the Jewish faith passes away, there are specific rituals and procedures that need to be followed. This process is a way of honoring the life of the deceased and ensuring they receive a dignified goodbye that reflects Jewish traditions and beliefs. Here at Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home, we provide families of the Jewish faith a dignified funeral.

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Transfer$495.00$795.00$395.00$800.00$750.00$800.00$795.00
Disinfection$290.00$295.00$195.00$550.00$500.00$600.00$215.00
Casketing$150.00$295.00$275.00$650.00$500.00$600.00$295.00
Refrigeration$195.00$450.00$750.00$700.00$400.00$725.00$725.00
Arrangements$895.00$2600.00$3595.00$3195.00$3100.00$3300.00$2395.00
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After a Death Has Occurred

According to Jewish law, a body must be interred as soon as possible after death. Families often need to begin planning the funeral service immediately, with services typically held the next day or shortly after to accommodate the arrival of relatives from afar.

From the time of death until burial, the body must not be left alone. Family members commonly take shifts to remain with the deceased, allowing others to assist with preparations. If needed, a Rabbi or the funeral home can arrange for a “shomer” or guardian to stay with the body until it is interred.

Preparing the Body

The deceased must undergo a ritual washing, purification, and dressing before burial. This process begins with washing by someone of the same sex, followed by a purification ritual where water is either poured continuously or the body is immersed. The body is then dried and dressed in a simple white shroud.

Next, the body is placed in a Jewish casket—a plain wooden box free of metal components—allowing it and the body to naturally decompose, as stated in the Book of Genesis. Once in the casket, it remains closed, except for identification purposes.

The Jewish Funeral Service

In Jewish tradition, there is no visitation or wake before the funeral. Family members participate in “keriah,” a symbolic tearing of a piece of clothing or a black ribbon attached to their clothing. The funeral service may be held at a funeral home, synagogue, or gravesite, without flowers, as attendees often make donations to a charity in the deceased’s name instead.

During the service, a Rabbi leads prayers, psalms are read, and one or more eulogies are given. Afterward, the body is transported to the gravesite for burial. At the gravesite, the Rabbi offers additional prayers before the casket is lowered, and mourners may take turns placing earth on the grave by hand or using the back of a shovel.

Jewish Mourning Period

Following the burial, family and friends gather at a family home or synagogue for a reception, with food typically prepared by friends and the synagogue community.

The Jewish mourning period includes two stages: “Shiva” and “Shloshim.”

Shiva is the first seven-day period of mourning, where family gathers daily to mourn and pray together. A special candle, the Shiva candle, is lit on the first day and burns throughout the week. During Shiva, family members refrain from work, school, and usual daily routines.

Shloshim lasts until 30 days after the funeral. During this time, family members resume their daily routines but continue to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish each day. Shloshim marks the end of formal mourning, except when a parent has passed away, in which case the mourning period extends to a full year.

Want To Learn More?

If you would like to learn more about Jewish funeral services and traditions, we invite you to contact us. Our knowledgeable and compassionate staff are happy to help you and answer any questions you may have.