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Jewish burial in Council Bluffs, IA — compare local options

What is publicly known, what has been confirmed, and what families should ask — including options in neighboring cities, because the nearest available Jewish cemetery is often not in the town itself.

7 cemeteries·2 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Council Bluffs

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Bikhor Cholim Cemetery(712) 328-1579
Council Bluffs, IA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
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Temple Israel Cemetery

Omaha, NE · 11 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Temple Israel
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Temple Israel Cemetery, also known as Pleasant Hill Cemetery, was established in 1871 and encompasses five acres in North Omaha.
✓Established in 1871; encompasses five acres in North Omaha. Also known as Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
✓Grounds hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday through Friday.
What Families Should Know
!Open to both Temple Israel members and non-members.
!Pricing is published; contact the cemetery office for fee information.
View full record → (402) 556-6536
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Beth El Cemetery

Omaha, NE · 11 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Beth El
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Beth El Cemetery was established in 1939 and serves families across the Omaha metropolitan area.
✓Established in 1939; serves families across the Omaha metropolitan area on a 3-acre property.
✓Commonly used by local congregations in the region.
View full record → (402) 492-8550
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Fisher Farm Cemetery8 mi · (402) 293-3122
Bellevue, NE · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Beth Hamedrosh Hagadol Cemetery8 mi
Bellevue, NE · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Mount Sinai Cemetery11 mi
Omaha, NE · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Pleasant Hill Cemetery11 mi · 402-334-0420 / 402-677-1111 (John Rohwer, President)
Omaha, NE · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
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Questions Families May Want to Ask
→Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?
→Is tahara performed on-site or at another facility?
→What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?
→Which cemeteries does each funeral home work with?
→Are pricing and package details available in writing?
→Can transport to Israel be coordinated?
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