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Jewish burial in Waterbury, CT — every local option

Waterbury has two documented Jewish cemeteries within city limits—Melchizedek Jewish Cemetery, established in 1879, and Farband Cemetery on Frost Road—though availability and current operations are unconfirmed. Families exploring Jewish burial near Waterbury will also find options across central Connecticut, including verified sections at Walnut Grove Cemetery in nearby Meriden and independent cemeteries in New Haven, Avon, and Wethersfield. Contact local congregations or funeral homes for current eligibility, pricing, and plot availability.

44 cemeteries·2 funeral homes·9 detailed listings·across Hartford & New Haven·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Waterbury, CT

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Jewish funeral homes serving Waterbury

No Jewish funeral home is documented within 30 miles of Waterbury; the nearest are shown with their distance. 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 · 29 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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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Blumenstein Funeral Home

Manchester, CT · 30 mi · Unknown

Blumenstein Funeral Home is a Jewish funeral provider offering resources on Jewish traditions and funeral practices. They operate a Genizah Collection Program to respectfully retire sacred texts.

May be relevant for: Jewish families seeking a funeral home that provides strict adherence to Jewish traditions and extensive educational resources.

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Jewish cemeteries near Waterbury — across Hartford & New Haven

Sorted by distance from Waterbury

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Walnut Grove Cemetery

Meriden, CT · 13 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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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 · 20 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

The Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery

Wethersfield, CT · 21 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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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

B'nai Israel Section in Fairfield Cemetery

Bridgeport, CT · 27 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·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Rodef Shalom Cemetery in Fountain Hill Cemetery

Deep River, CT · 33 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Rodef Shalom Cemetery in Fountain Hill
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Rodef Shalom Cemetery is managed by the Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Association and has plots available.
✓Managed by the Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Association.
✓Located on Middle Road in Preston.
What Families Should Know
!Serves families across the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
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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 · 34 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

Beth Israel Chabad Cemetery

Norwalk, CT · 37 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 · 37 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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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Agudath Sholom Cemetery

Stamford, CT · 41 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
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation Cemetery18 mi
Avon, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth El Temple Cemetery18 mi
Avon, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth Shalom Cemetery19 mi
Orange, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Beth Jacob Cemetery20 mi
West Hartford, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Adath Israel Cemetery20 mi
Middletown, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Beth David Cemetery21 mi
Wethersfield, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Beth Tefilah Cemetery21 mi
Wethersfield, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
United Synagogues of Greater Hartford Cemetery21 mi
Wethersfield, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
United Jewish Center Cemetery21 mi
Brookfield, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Ados Israel Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Aaron Association Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Agudas Achim Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Jewish War Veterans Cemetery23 mi
Hartford, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Congregation B'nai Israel Cemetery25 mi
Danbury, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Beth Ahm Cemetery28 mi
Windsor, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery30 mi
East Granby, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Temple Beth Sholom Memorial Park30 mi
Manchester, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Beth Olam Cemetery31 mi
South Windsor, CT · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Beth El Cemetery38 mi
Norwalk, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Knesseth Israel Cemetery38 mi
Ellington, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Temple Beth El Cemetery41 mi
Stamford, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Congregation Ahavath Chesed Cemetery48 mi
Waterford, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Ohave Shalom Cemetery48 mi
Waterford, CT · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Riversville Cemetery49 mi
Glenville, CT · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Waterbury 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

Meriden (2)·New Britain (1)·New Haven (3)·Newington (1)·Avon (3)·Orange (1)·Torrington (1)·West Hartford (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Waterbury

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Waterbury, CT?▼
Yes — 2 are documented in Waterbury: Farband Cemetery; Melchizedek Jewish Cemetery. The nearest others are Temple B'nai Abraham Cemetery in Meriden (11 miles), Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden (13 miles), Beth Alom Cemetery in New Britain (16 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Waterbury 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 Waterbury?▼
2 Jewish funeral homes are documented serving Waterbury: Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home in Fairfield (29 miles); Blumenstein Funeral Home in Manchester (30 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 Waterbury?▼
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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury?▼
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's the closest verified Jewish cemetery to Waterbury?▼
Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden, about 13 miles away, has a dedicated Jewish section and has been reviewed. It serves families including members of Temple Beth Sholom in Hamden. Several others exist 18–20 miles away in the New Haven, Avon, and Wethersfield areas.
?Do I need congregation membership to be buried?▼
Eligibility varies. Some cemeteries are linked to specific congregations; others serve broader regional communities. Sons of Jacob Cemetery in Torrington, serving Litchfield County, follows Halachic standards and may require families to arrange a Chevra Kadisha. Contact the cemetery or a local funeral home directly to clarify.
?How do I find out about burial plots and costs?▼
Most cemetery websites do not publish pricing or availability online. Reach out to the cemetery directly, an associated congregation, or one of the five nearby funeral homes in Waterbury, which typically maintain contact information and can guide you through options and eligibility.
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