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Jewish burial in Danbury, CT — every local option

Danbury has one documented Jewish cemetery in town—Congregation B'nai Israel Cemetery on Miry Brook Road. For families seeking additional options, Jewish cemeteries near Danbury span nearby towns within 7–21 miles: the United Jewish Center Cemetery in Brookfield (7 miles), multiple cemeteries in Norwalk and Stamford (20–21 miles), and others across the region. Availability, eligibility, and membership requirements vary by cemetery; contact operators directly for current plot status and pricing.

29 cemeteries·1 funeral home·8 detailed listings·across Hartford & New Haven·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Danbury, CT

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Jewish funeral homes serving Danbury

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home

Fairfield, CT · 19 mi · Est. 1940s · Family-Owned

Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home is a third-generation family-owned Jewish funeral home serving Bridgeport since the 1940s. They provide traditional Jewish funeral services and operate a Genizah Collection Program for the proper burial of sacred writings and ritual objects.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in the Bridgeport area seeking a dedicated, multi-generational family-owned funeral home.

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Jewish cemeteries near Danbury — across Hartford & New Haven

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery

Norwalk, CT · 20 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Beth Israel Chabad
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery has served the Jewish community since 1950 and is located on Richards Avenue.
✓Established in 1950 to serve the Jewish community.
✓Located on Richards Avenue.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Congregation Or Shalom Cemetery

Norwalk, CT · 20 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Congregation Or Shalom
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Congregation Or Shalom Cemetery serves local families in the Greater New Haven area.
✓Located on Ladas Place.
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Confirmed by the cemetery · Sep 2026·Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Jewish Section in Willowbrook Cemetery

Westport, CT · 20 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Non-sectarian cemetery with a Jewish section located approximately 20 minutes southwest of Bridgeport, serving regional families across 35 acres.
✓35-acre non-sectarian cemetery grounds serving families across the region.
✓Located approximately 20 minutes southwest of Bridgeport.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

B'nai Israel Section in Fairfield Cemetery

Bridgeport, CT · 20 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
B'nai Israel
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓B'nai Israel Section is maintained by Congregation B'nai Israel, established in 1855.
✓Congregation B'nai Israel was established in 1855 and maintains this cemetery section.
✓Located on Kings Highway in Fairfield Cemetery.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Agudath Sholom Cemetery

Stamford, CT · 21 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Agudath Sholom
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Agudath Sholom Cemetery was established in 1891 and is located on West Hill Road.
✓Established in 1891.
✓Located on West Hill Road.
What Families Should Know
!Commonly used by local congregations.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Confirmed by the cemetery · Sep 2026·Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Sons of Jacob Cemetery

Torrington, CT · 35 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Independent not-for-profit cemetery established in the early 1900s serving the Jewish community of Litchfield County and surrounding areas.
✓Established in the early 1900s as an independent not-for-profit corporation serving Litchfield County and surrounding areas.
What Families Should Know
!Serves the Jewish community of Litchfield County and surrounding areas.
!Burials follow Halachic standards of tradition and ritual burial. Families may need to secure a Chevra Kadisha.
!The cemetery does not publish prices; fees are discussed through the office.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Walnut Grove Cemetery

Meriden, CT · 36 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Walnut Grove Cemetery has served central Connecticut for over 125 years and maintains a Jewish section.
✓138-acre property serving central Connecticut for over 125 years.
What Families Should Know
!Jewish section serves families including members of Temple Beth Sholom in Hamden.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

The Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery

Wethersfield, CT · 46 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, established in 1921, serves families from the Hartford region.
✓Established in 1921.
What Families Should Know
!Serves families from across the Hartford region.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Beth Shalom Cemetery24 mi
Orange, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Farband Cemetery25 mi
Waterbury, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Melchizedek Jewish Cemetery25 mi
Waterbury, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Riversville Cemetery27 mi
Glenville, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
B'nai Jacob Memorial Park29 mi
New Haven, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Mishkan Israel Cemetery29 mi
New Haven, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Keser Israel Memorial Park29 mi
New Haven, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Temple B'nai Abraham Cemetery35 mi
Meriden, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth Alom Cemetery40 mi
New Britain, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery41 mi
Avon, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation Cemetery41 mi
Avon, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth El Temple Cemetery41 mi
Avon, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Temple Sinai Cemetery43 mi
Newington, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Adath Israel Cemetery43 mi
Middletown, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Beth Jacob Cemetery44 mi
West Hartford, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth David Cemetery46 mi
Wethersfield, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Beth Tefilah Cemetery46 mi
Wethersfield, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Danbury is part of our Hartford & New Haven burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Candlewood Lake Club (1)·Norwalk (3)·Compo (1)·Bridgeport (1)·Stamford (2)·Orange (1)·Waterbury (2)·Glenville (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Danbury

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Danbury, CT?▼
Yes — one is documented in Danbury: Congregation B'nai Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are United Jewish Center Cemetery in Candlewood Lake Club (7 miles), Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery in Norwalk (20 miles), Congregation Or Shalom Cemetery in Norwalk (20 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Danbury are selling plots?▼
None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.
?Which Jewish funeral homes serve Danbury?▼
One Jewish funeral home is documented serving Danbury: Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home in Fairfield (19 miles). A Jewish funeral home arranges the tahara, a shomer and the burial with the cemetery and the rabbi; call the funeral home first, not the cemetery.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Danbury?▼
Cemeteries rarely publish prices, and a grave is several lines — the plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, the monument and its setting — that differ by section and by membership. On EverJewish you tell the Jewish cemeteries near Danbury once what you're looking for and each answers you with its own availability, requirements and prices; no calls until you're ready.
?What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Danbury?▼
Whether plots are available now and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including a non-Jewish spouse and section rules; the total cost in writing; the cemetery's rules for the monument; and which funeral homes it works with. Jewish funerals are not held on Shabbat or festivals, and customs vary between communities — the family's rabbi decides what is right for them.
?Are there membership-only cemeteries nearby?▼
Yes. Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Norwalk (20 miles) requires membership for plot purchases. First Hebrew Cemetery in Crompond (26 miles) requires sustaining membership at First Hebrew Congregation. Others may have similar requirements—confirm directly with each cemetery.
?Do any nearby cemeteries publish pricing online?▼
Most do not. First Hebrew Cemetery and Sharon Gardens in Valhalla (31 miles) discuss fees through their offices rather than publish them online. Contact individual cemeteries for pricing information.
?How many Jewish funeral homes are documented near Danbury?▼
Fourteen funeral homes are documented nearby. The records do not specify which are in Danbury itself or their exact locations—search locally or ask your cemetery for recommendations.
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