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Jewish burial in Portage, IN — 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.

19 cemeteries·2 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Portage

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Temple Israel Cemetery
Portage, IN · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Nearby — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Portage

Kneseth Israel Cemetery16 mi · (219) 844-9475
Hammond, IN · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Knesset Israel Cemetery16 mi · (219) 931-5380
Hammond, IN · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Greenwood Cemetery18 mi · (219) 873-1521 (Greenwood); (219) 873-1522 (Cemetery Dept)
Michigan City, IN · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Sinai Temple Cemetery18 mi · (219) 874-4477
Michigan City, IN · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Patton Cemetery24 mi · (219) 362-9671
La Porte, IN · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Evergreen Cemetery — Court of David29 mi · (708) 422-9051
Evergreen Park, IL · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery31 mi · (847) 279-8115
Chicago, IL · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Montrose Cemetery31 mi · (773) 478-5400
Chicago, IL · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum

Norridge, IL · 42 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

Rose Hill Cemetery

South Bend, IN · 47 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Rose Hill Cemetery was established in 1859 by the Hebrew Society of Brotherly Love and serves the entire Jewish community.
✓Established in 1859 by the Hebrew Society of Brotherly Love.
What Families Should Know
!Open to the entire Jewish community. Temple Beth-El members receive preferential treatment in lot purchases.
!The cemetery does not publish prices; fees are discussed through the office.
View full record → (574) 234-4402
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Rosemont Park Cemetery31 mi · (773) 736-2553
Chicago, IL · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Ridgelawn-Beth El Cemeteries31 mi · (847) 673-1584
Chicago, IL · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Rosehill Cemetery31 mi · (773) 561-5940
Chicago, IL · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Free Sons Cemetery Association38 mi · (708) 366-4541
Forest Park, IL · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Menorah Gardens40 mi · (708) 366-4541
Broadview, IL · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Glen Oak Cemetery42 mi · (708) 344-5600
Hillside, IL · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery47 mi · (574) 291-4239
South Bend, IN · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Lisle Cemetery49 mi · (630) 271-4100
Lisle, IL · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Nearby City Guides

Hammond (2)·Michigan City (2)·La Porte (1)·Evergreen Park (1)·Chicago (5)·Forest Park (1)·Broadview (1)·Hillside (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?
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