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Jewish burial in Metairie, LA — 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.

13 cemeteries·2 funeral homes·5 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Limited Jewish funeral home

Tharp Funeral Home

Metairie, LA · Unknown

Tharp Funeral Home is a general funeral and cremation provider serving the Metairie, Louisiana area. The website does not provide any specifics on Jewish funeral customs or capabilities.

May be relevant for: Families in the Metairie area seeking standard funeral or cremation services with live streaming capabilities.

View full profile → (504) 835-2341
Limited Jewish funeral home

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA · Est. 1979 · Corporate (SCI/Dignity Memorial)

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is a large Dignity Memorial facility located on the grounds of historic Metairie Cemetery, established in 1872. The funeral home features 9 visitation rooms and 2 chapels with seating for over 300 each. It accommodates all denominations. Jewish-specific services have not been confirmed.

May be relevant for: Families in Greater New Orleans seeking a large, full-service funeral home with on-site cemetery and crematory.

View full profile → (504) 486-6331
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Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Dispersed of Judah Cemetery

New Orleans, LA · 16 mi away

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Dispersed of Judah Cemetery was established in 1846 and occupies 17.5 acres.
✓Founded in 1846; 17.5-acre property.
View full record → (504) 861-3693
Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hebrew Rest Cemetery

New Orleans, LA · 16 mi away

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest Cemetery was established in 1860 and comprises three distinct sections.
✓Oldest section established in 1860; the cemetery comprises three distinct sections.
What Families Should Know
!In-ground burial: $10,000 for members, $20,000 for non-members. Perpetual care is included.
!The cemetery distinguishes between members and non-members for burial pricing.
View full record → (504) 615-7207
Reviewed profile

Hebrew Rest 2

New Orleans, LA · 16 mi away

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest 2 is part of a three-cemetery complex located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!Members and non-members may be buried; non-members pay double the member rate.
!In-ground burial: $10,000 for members, $20,000 for non-members. Perpetual care included.
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Reviewed profile

Hebrew Rest 3

New Orleans, LA · 16 mi away

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Part of the Hebrew Rest cemetery group located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!Members and non-members may be buried; non-members pay double the member rate.
!Member in-ground burial: $10,000. Non-member in-ground burial: $20,000. Perpetual care included.
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Reviewed profile

Hebrew Rest No. 1

New Orleans, LA · 16 mi away

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest No. 1 is the oldest section of a cemetery complex founded in 1860, located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
✓Founded in 1860; oldest section of Hebrew Rest 1, 2, and 3 complex.
✓Located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!In-ground burial: members $10,000; non-members $20,000. Perpetual care included.
!Members and non-members both eligible for burial; pricing differs by membership status.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Chevra Thilim Memorial Park16 mi · (504) 889-1144
New Orleans, LA · On record · availability not yet confirmed
Gates of Prayer Cemetery No. 216 mi
New Orleans, LA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Ahavas Sholem Cemetery16 mi · (504) 282-3473
New Orleans, LA · Jewish section · 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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