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Jewish burial in West Springfield, MA — every local option

West Springfield has 4 documented Jewish cemeteries: Beth El Cemetery, B'nai Jacob Cemetery, Beth Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are Kesser Israel Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles), City of Homes Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles), and Sons of Israel Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral home is Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Springfield (5 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

14 cemeteries·1 funeral home·1 detailed listings·across Springfield & the Pioneer Valley·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in West Springfield, MA

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Beth El Cemetery

West Springfield, MA

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Beth El
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Temple Beth El of Springfield's cemetery, established in 1915 and managed by a volunteer committee.
✓Cemetery established in 1915.
✓Managed by a volunteer committee.
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Jewish funeral homes serving West Springfield

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

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home

Springfield, MA · 5 mi · 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 burial options aligned with Jewish custom and environmental sustainability, provide life celebrants for families who choose not to use clergy, and partner with Sepio Guard for protection services when families are away from home.

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.

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Jewish cemeteries near West Springfield — across Springfield & the Pioneer Valley

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West Springfield is part of our Springfield & the Pioneer Valley burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

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Common questions about Jewish burial in West Springfield

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in West Springfield, MA?▼
Yes — 4 are documented in West Springfield: Beth El Cemetery; B'nai Jacob Cemetery; Beth Israel Cemetery; Kodimoh Cemetery. The nearest others are Kesser Israel Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles), City of Homes Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles), Sons of Israel Cemetery in Springfield (6 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near West Springfield 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 West Springfield?▼
One Jewish funeral home is documented serving West Springfield: Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Springfield (5 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 West Springfield?▼
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 West Springfield 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 West Springfield?▼
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.
?Is there a Jewish cemetery in West Springfield?▼
Yes. Beth El Cemetery is located in West Springfield and serves local families. It's part of a complex of four Jewish cemeteries on Kings Highway. Contact directly to confirm current availability.
?What Jewish burial options are near West Springfield?▼
Beyond Beth El, the Hartford area (20–24 miles away) has multiple congregational and standalone cemeteries, including Knesseth Israel Cemetery (Ellington, 17 miles), and numerous Hartford-area options. The Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery (Wethersfield, 29 miles) also serves the broader region.
?Which Jewish cemetery near here can I contact right now?▼
Knesseth Israel Cemetery (Ellington, 17 miles) has an online form to contact their Sexton, Alan Friedman, about availability, plots, and monuments. Other Hartford-area cemeteries may be reached through Weinstein Mortuary's directory.
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