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Jewish burial in Joliet, IL — every local option

Joliet has one documented Jewish cemetery: Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The nearest others are Congregation Beth Shalom section, Naperville Cemetery in Naperville (17 miles), Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island (26 miles), and Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery (Jewish sections) in Hillside (27 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral homes are Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove (46 miles) and Goldman Funeral Group in Buffalo Grove (46 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

23 cemeteries·2 funeral homes·4 detailed listings·across Chicagoland·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Joliet, IL

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Jewish funeral homes serving Joliet

No Jewish funeral home is documented within 30 miles of Joliet; 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

Chicago Jewish Funerals

Buffalo Grove, IL · 46 mi · Est. 1997 · Independent

Chicago Jewish Funerals is an independent, Jewish-owned funeral home serving the Chicago area since 1997. They provide comprehensive services rooted in Jewish tradition and offer the use of their chapels for shiva gatherings and meals of consolation. The funeral home maintains extensive lists of local resources for shiva catering, cleaning, and professional staffing. Goldman Funeral Group also lists the Buffalo Grove (195 N Buffalo Grove Rd) and Skokie (8851 Skokie Blvd) chapels for its services.

May be relevant for: Families seeking an independent, fully dedicated Jewish funeral home with extensive facilities for both services and shiva gatherings.

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Goldman Funeral Group

Buffalo Grove, IL · 46 mi · Est. 2002 · Family-Owned

Goldman Funeral Group is a family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Chicago suburbs. Founded to offer an independent alternative to corporate funeral service chains, the funeral home provides personalized direction with full-time Jewish funeral directors. Its services are held at the Chicago Jewish Funerals chapels in Buffalo Grove (195 N Buffalo Grove Rd) and Skokie (8851 Skokie Blvd).

May be relevant for: Chicago-area families seeking a dedicated, family-owned Jewish funeral home rather than a corporate provider.

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Jewish cemeteries near Joliet — across Chicagoland

Sorted by distance from Joliet

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

Congregation Beth Shalom section, Naperville Cemetery

Naperville, IL · 17 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Congregation Beth Shalom
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Congregation Beth Shalom maintains a Jewish section within Naperville Cemetery, open to congregation members and the broader Jewish community.
✓Congregation Beth Shalom; napershalom.org/cemetery/
What Families Should Know
!Open to Congregation Beth Shalom families and to the wider Jewish community
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum

Norridge, IL · 35 mi away

Operator
Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Association
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum is a Jewish cemetery and mausoleum in Norridge operated by the nonprofit Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Association.
✓Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum is part of the Temple Sholom of Chicago family.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Shalom Memorial Park

Arlington Heights, IL · 43 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Shalom Memorial Park is a Jewish cemetery and mausoleum in Arlington Heights serving the Chicagoland Jewish community.
✓Located in Arlington Heights.
✓Operates its own Jewish funeral home on-site.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Hakafa Section at Willow Lawn Memorial Park

Vernon Hills, IL · 49 mi away

Operator
Congregation Hakafa
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓A consecrated Jewish section within Willow Lawn Memorial Park's Nature Trails green-burial area, affiliated with Congregation Hakafa.
✓Located in the Nature Trails green-burial area of Willow Lawn Memorial Park.
What Families Should Know
!Plots in the newest area are reserved for Hakafa families through December 2027; open to others after that date.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Region guide

Joliet is part of our Chicagoland burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Naperville (1)·Blue Island (1)·Hillside (1)·Evergreen Park (1)·Broadview (1)·Forest Park (3)·Chicago (6)·Hammond (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Joliet

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Joliet, IL?▼
Yes — one is documented in Joliet: Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The nearest others are Congregation Beth Shalom section, Naperville Cemetery in Naperville (17 miles), Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island (26 miles), Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery (Jewish sections) in Hillside (27 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Joliet 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 Joliet?▼
2 Jewish funeral homes are documented serving Joliet: Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove (46 miles); Goldman Funeral Group in Buffalo Grove (46 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 Joliet?▼
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 Joliet 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 Joliet?▼
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 the Jewish cemeteries in Joliet?▼
Three are documented in city: Woodlawn Memorial Park (1929), Elmhurst Cemetery (1908, with published pricing starting ~$1600 for graves), and Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Hours vary; Elmhurst is open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat 9am–1pm.
?Are there Jewish burial options near Joliet?▼
Yes. Within 20 miles: Elmhurst (Joliet), Naperville Cemetery's Jewish section (16 mi, serving families since 1990), and Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora (18 mi). Farther options include Menorah Gardens (Broadview, 28 mi) and Westlawn Cemetery (Norridge, 35 mi).
?How do I contact Woodlawn Memorial Park?▼
Woodlawn is operated by Everstory Partners / Memorial Planning. Contact them directly to discuss fees and availability; prices are not published online.
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