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Jewish burial in Pittsfield, MA — 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 funeral homes·10 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Pittsfield

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Ahavath Sholem Cemetery

Pittsfield, MA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Congregation Knesset Israel Cemetery

Pittsfield, MA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed

Pittsfield Cemetery(413) 447-7953

Pittsfield, MA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Temple Anshe Amunim Cemetery(413) 442-5910

Pittsfield, MA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed

Jewish Funeral Homes

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home

Springfield, MA · Est. 1954 · Family-Owned

Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home is a third-generation, family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Springfield area since 1954. They offer green burial options and provide life celebrants for services where clergy may not be chosen. They partner with Sepio Guard for away-from-home protection.

May be relevant for: Families in the Springfield area seeking a family-owned Jewish funeral home with a strong focus on green and sustainable burial practices.

View full profile → (413) 734-5229

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Levine Memorial Chapel

Albany, NY · Est. 1952 · Family-Owned

Levine Memorial Chapel has served the Albany Jewish community since 1952. The funeral home is family-owned and provides Jewish funeral services along with online resources on grief support and funeral etiquette.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in the Capital District seeking a long-established, family-owned provider with deep local ties.

View full profile → (518) 438-1002

Nearby — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Pittsfield

Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Congregation Berith Sholom Cemetery

Troy, NY · 29 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Congregation Berith Sholom

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Congregation Berith Sholom Cemetery was established in the mid-1800s within Elmwood Hill Cemetery.

✓Established in the mid-1800s within Elmwood Hill Cemetery.

View full record → (518) 272-8872

Reviewed profile

Independent Benevolent Society Cemetery

Albany, NY · 31 mi away

Affiliation

Burial society

Operator

Independent Benevolent Society, Albany

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Independent Benevolent Society Cemetery, established in 1843, serves the Jewish community of Albany's Capital District.

✓Established in 1843; located on Fuller Road in Albany.

What Families Should Know

!Membership required. Open to any Jewish applicant age 18 or older, regardless of synagogue affiliation.

!Membership initiation fee scales based on applicant's age.

View full record → (518) 786-6279 / (518) 229-8115

Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Temple Israel section of a cemetery located at 1620 Western Avenue

Albany, NY · 31 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Temple Israel

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Temple Israel owns a burial section at the Western Avenue cemetery location.

What Families Should Know

!Temple Israel owns burial plots in this section of the cemetery.

View full record → (518) 438-7858

Reviewed profile

Beth Emeth Cemetery

Albany, NY · 31 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Beth Emeth

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Beth Emeth Cemetery serves local families from Albany and includes a section established in the 1860s.

✓The cemetery has a section dating from the 1860s.

What Families Should Know

!Serves local families from Albany.

View full record → (518) 436-9761

Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Beth El Cemetery

West Springfield, MA · 39 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Beth El

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Beth El Cemetery was established in 1915 and is part of a complex of four Jewish cemeteries on Kings Highway.

✓Established in 1915; part of a complex of four Jewish cemeteries on Kings Highway.

What Families Should Know

!Serves local families.

View full record → (617) 244-6509

Reviewed profile

Agudat Achim Cemetery

Schenectady, NY · 42 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Agudat Achim Cemetery has served families since the 1890s as part of the Jewish Memorial Park Cemeteries Complex.

✓Established in the 1890s; operates as part of the Jewish Memorial Park Cemeteries Complex.

View full record → (518) 393-9211

Reviewed profile

Congregation Gates of Heaven Cemetery

Schenectady, NY · 42 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Congregation Gates of Heaven

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Congregation Gates of Heaven Cemetery was established in the mid-1850s and holds approximately 1,200 graves.

✓Established in the mid-1850s with a capacity of approximately 1,200 graves.

View full record → (518) 374-8173

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Temple Beth El Cemetery29 mi · (518) 272-6113

Troy, NY · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Reviewed profile

Sons of Jacob Cemetery

Torrington, CT · 43 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Independent not-for-profit cemetery established in the early 1900s serving the Jewish community of Litchfield County and surrounding areas.

✓Established in the early 1900s as an independent not-for-profit corporation serving Litchfield County and surrounding areas.

What Families Should Know

!Serves the Jewish community of Litchfield County and surrounding areas.

!Burials follow Halachic standards of tradition and ritual burial. Families may need to secure a Chevra Kadisha.

!The cemetery does not publish prices; fees are discussed through the office.

View full record → (203) 217-5596

Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Morningside Cemetery

Brattleboro, VT · 47 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓One-acre Jewish cemetery established in 1983 by the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community.

✓Established in 1983 by the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community.

View full record → (802) 689-6380

Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Congregation Shaara Tfille Cemetery

Saratoga Springs, NY · 50 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Congregation Shaara Tfille

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Jewish cemetery serving local families for over ninety years, commonly used by local congregations.

✓Also known as Jewish Community Center Cemetery; located on Weibel Avenue; serving local families for over ninety years.

What Families Should Know

!Commonly used by local congregations.

View full record → (518) 584-2370

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery45 mi · (860) 233-2675

East Granby, CT · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed

Congregation Beth Israel Cemetery50 mi · (860) 233-2675

Avon, CT · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed

Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation Cemetery50 mi · (860) 233-2675

Avon, CT · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed

Beth El Temple Cemetery50 mi · (860) 233-2675

Avon, CT · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Nearby City Guides

Troy (2)·Albany (3)·West Springfield (1)·Schenectady (2)·Torrington (1)·East Granby (1)·West Dummerston (1)·Avon (3)

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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