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

St. Paul has several documented Jewish cemeteries serving the Twin Cities, each with distinct eligibility rules and practical policies. If you're arranging burial today, know that some cemeteries welcome only Jewish-faith individuals under Halacha, while others—like Sons of Jacob—now offer sections for interfaith families. Start by confirming eligibility and current availability directly with the cemetery, as policies on monuments, perpetual care, and payment vary significantly.

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

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Jewish cemeteries in St. Paul, MN

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery

Saint Paul, MN

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

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
Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery of St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Mount Zion Cemetery
Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
West Side Hebrew Adath Yeshurun Cemetery
St. Paul, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

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

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Adath Yeshurun Cemetery

Edina, MN · 13 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
Union Cemetery5 mi
South Saint Paul, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Temple of Aaron Cemetery5 mi
Roseville, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Temple Israel Memorial Park8 mi
Minneapolis, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
B'nai Emet Cemetery10 mi
Richfield, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Gemelus Chesed Cemetery10 mi
Richfield, MN · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Adas Israel Cemetery14 mi
Crystal, MN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Adath Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery14 mi
Crystal, MN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

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

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

Common questions about Jewish burial in St. Paul

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in St. Paul, MN?▼
Yes — 5 are documented in St. Paul: Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery; Sons of Jacob Cemetery; Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery of St. Paul; Mount Zion Cemetery; West Side Hebrew Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. The nearest others are Union Cemetery in South St. Paul (5 miles), Temple of Aaron Cemetery in Roseville (5 miles), Temple Israel Memorial Park in Minneapolis (8 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near 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 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 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 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.
?Can non-Jewish family members be buried in Jewish cemeteries near St. Paul?▼
Most Jewish cemeteries in St. Paul follow Halacha (Jewish Law) and permit only Jewish-faith burials. However, Sons of Jacob Cemetery established a Children of Abraham section in 2018 specifically to allow non-Jewish family members to be buried alongside their Jewish loved ones. Contact the cemetery directly to confirm eligibility for your situation.
?What are typical plot costs at Jewish cemeteries in St. Paul?▼
Sons of Jacob Cemetery charges $2,000 per plot plus a $400 perpetual care fee (payment options available by email). Adath Yeshurun in Edina requires lot fees paid in full before interment and publishes a General Price List on their website. Contact individual cemeteries for current pricing, as costs and policies differ.
?Are there rules about monuments and flowers in St. Paul area Jewish cemeteries?▼
Yes. Adath Yeshurun requires cemetery approval for monuments, flower boxes, and markers before ordering; all must meet specifications and include a foundation. Adas Israel discourages flowerbeds during mourning periods and requires a monument. Check specific cemetery rules when planning.
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