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Jewish burial in Stamford, CT — every local option

Stamford has two Jewish cemeteries in town—Agudath Sholom (on West Hill Road, commonly used by local congregations) and Temple Beth El Cemetery (serving affiliated families). For families exploring broader options, Norwalk has additional cemeteries nine miles away, and the region supports further choices in Westchester and Long Island. Availability and membership eligibility vary by cemetery; contact operators directly for current plot status and non-member access.

11 cemeteries·1 funeral home·5 detailed listings·across Hartford & New Haven·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Stamford, CT

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Agudath Sholom Cemetery

Stamford, CT

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
Temple Beth El Cemetery
Stamford, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Jewish funeral homes serving Stamford

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home

Fairfield, CT · 16 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 Stamford — across Hartford & New Haven

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery

Norwalk, CT · 7 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 · 7 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 · 11 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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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Congregation Beth El Cemetery6 mi
Norwalk, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Riversville Cemetery7 mi
Glenville, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Congregation B'nai Israel Cemetery21 mi
Danbury, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
United Jewish Center Cemetery28 mi
Brookfield, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Stamford 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

Norwalk (3)·Glenville (1)·Compo (1)·Bridgeport (1)·Danbury (1)·Candlewood Lake Club (1)·Orange (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Stamford

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Stamford, CT?▼
Yes — 2 are documented in Stamford: Agudath Sholom Cemetery; Temple Beth El Cemetery. The nearest others are Congregation Beth El Cemetery in Norwalk (6 miles), Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery in Norwalk (7 miles), Congregation Or Shalom Cemetery in Norwalk (7 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Stamford 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 Stamford?▼
One Jewish funeral home is documented serving Stamford: Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home in Fairfield (16 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 Stamford?▼
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 Stamford 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 Stamford?▼
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.
?What are my closest options if Stamford cemeteries don't work?▼
Norwalk has multiple options nine miles away: Beth Israel Chabad, Congregation Or Shalom, Beth El Memorial Park (membership required), and Riversville. Further afield are cemeteries in Westchester and Long Island; Sharon Gardens (Valhalla, 15 miles) serves tri-state Jewish communities.
?What should I ask when I call a cemetery?▼
Ask about current plot availability, membership or affiliation requirements, eligibility for your family, pricing, and any opening/closing fees. Most cemeteries do not publish costs online and discuss fees by phone or office visit.
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