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Jewish burial in South St. Paul, MN — every local option

Jewish burial options near South St. Paul are located primarily in St. Paul and surrounding Twin Cities communities, ranging from 6 to 31 miles away. Several cemeteries serve the Jewish community under Halacha (Jewish Law), including Sons of Jacob Cemetery—which established a section for interfaith families in 2018—and multiple options in St. Paul. Union Cemetery exists in South St. Paul itself, though its current status and eligibility are not fully documented.

17 cemeteries·3 detailed listings·across Minneapolis–St. Paul·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in South St. Paul, MN

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Union Cemetery

South Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near South St. Paul — across Minneapolis–St. Paul

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery

Saint Paul, MN · 5 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery has served the Jewish community since 1912, located on Christie Place.

✓Serving the Jewish community since 1912.

What Families Should Know

!Deceased persons of the Jewish faith, whether by birth from a Jewish mother, or by accredited conversion.

!No interfaith burial. Within a Jewish cemetery or Jewish section of a multi-faith cemetery, Halacha (Jewish Law) permits only persons of the Jewish faith be buried.

!Lot package $3,700.00 including foundation fee; open/close excavation $2,000.00, plus burial surcharges.

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Sons of Jacob Cemetery

Saint Paul, MN · 5 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Sons of Jacob Cemetery was established in 1885 near Devils Lake by over 100 Jewish settlers and serves congregation members and their families.

✓Established in 1885 by over 100 Jewish settlers near Devils Lake.

✓Office hours for cemetery inquiries: Tuesday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–3pm.

What Families Should Know

!Primary section serves members of the congregation and their families. In 2018, the Children of Abraham Cemetery section was established to welcome non-Jewish family members alongside their Jewish loved ones.

!Plots cost $2,000 plus a one-time $400 perpetual care charge. Payment options are discussed by email.

!Grounds are closed on Shabbat and major Jewish holidays.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Mount Zion Cemetery5 mi

Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery of St. Paul5 mi

Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

West Side Hebrew Adath Yeshurun Cemetery6 mi

St. Paul, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Temple of Aaron Cemetery10 mi

Roseville, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

B'nai Emet Cemetery12 mi

Richfield, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Gemelus Chesed Cemetery12 mi

Richfield, MN · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Adath Yeshurun Cemetery

Edina, MN · 16 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Adath Yeshurun

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Independent cemetery serving Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish communities since 1885, operated by Adath Yeshurun Cemetery Association.

✓Established 1885; covers 22 acres approximately 10 miles west of West St. Paul.

✓Operated by Adath Yeshurun Cemetery Association, a not-for-profit Minnesota corporation.

What Families Should Know

!A General Price List is published on the cemetery website. "Lot fees are required to be paid-in-full prior to interment."

!Monuments, flower boxes, and markers require cemetery approval before ordering and must meet cemetery specifications with a foundation.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Temple Israel Memorial Park12 mi

Minneapolis, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Lebanon Cemetery13 mi

Apple Valley, MN · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Lakeside Cemetery14 mi

Hastings, MN · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Adas Israel Cemetery19 mi

Crystal, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery19 mi

Crystal, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Beth El Memorial Park19 mi

Crystal, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Champlin City Cemetery26 mi

Champlin, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

South St. Paul is part of our Minneapolis–St. Paul burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

St. Paul (5)·Roseville (1)·Richfield (2)·Minneapolis (1)·Apple Valley (1)·Hastings (1)·Edina (1)·Crystal (3)

Common questions about Jewish burial in South St. Paul

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in South St. Paul, MN?▼

Yes — one is documented in South St. Paul: Union Cemetery. The nearest others are Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery in St. Paul (5 miles), Sons of Jacob Cemetery in St. Paul (5 miles), Mount Zion Cemetery in St. Paul (5 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near South St. Paul 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.

?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near South St. Paul?▼

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 South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul?▼

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.

?What Jewish cemeteries are closest to South St. Paul?▼

Four cemeteries are approximately 6 miles away in St. Paul: Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Mount Zion Temple Cemetery, and Mount Zion Cemetery. Sons of Jacob offers plots at $2,000 plus $400 perpetual care.

?Can non-Jewish family members be buried at these cemeteries?▼

Sons of Jacob Cemetery established a Children of Abraham section in 2018 to welcome non-Jewish family members alongside Jewish loved ones. Most other Jewish cemeteries follow Halacha, which restricts burial to persons of the Jewish faith only.

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