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Jewish burial in Joliet, IL — 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.

25 cemeteries·2 funeral homes·3 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Joliet

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Jewish Funeral Homes

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Chicago Jewish Funerals

Buffalo Grove, IL · 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. They maintain extensive local resource lists for shiva catering, cleaning, and professional staffing.

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

View full profile → (847) 229-8822
Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Goldman Funeral Group

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

Goldman Funeral Group is a family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Chicago suburbs, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and Buffalo Grove. Founded as an independent alternative to corporate funeral services, the firm operates with full-time Jewish funeral directors and emphasizes personalized, transparent service.

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

View full profile → (847) 478-1600
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Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Congregation Beth Shalom section Naperville Cemetery

Naperville, IL · 16 mi away

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Congregation Beth Shalom
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
Jewish section of Naperville Cemetery established in 1990, serving local congregation families.
Naperville Cemetery was established in 1842 and spans 40 acres. The Jewish section has served families since 1990.
What Families Should Know
!The Jewish section is commonly used by local congregations.
View full record → (630) 355-1057
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Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum

Norridge, IL · 35 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum has served Jewish families in the Chicago metropolitan area since 1937.
Established in 1937; serves Jewish families in the Chicago metropolitan area including Melrose Park.
What Families Should Know
!Serves all Jewish traditions.
View full record → (773) 625-8600
Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Shalom Memorial Park

Arlington Heights, IL · 41 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
Shalom Memorial Park has served Chicagoland families with Jewish burial options since the early 1900s.
Established in the early 1900s to serve Jewish families in the Chicagoland area.
View full record → (847) 255-3520
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Nearby City Guides

Naperville (1)·Aurora (1)·Lisle (1)·Geneva (1)·Evergreen Park (1)·Hillside (1)·Broadview (1)·Forest Park (1)

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?
In Joliet Nearby cemetery Funeral home

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