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Jewish burial in Chesterfield, MO — every local option

Families in Chesterfield have one documented Jewish cemetery in the city itself—Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, a 30-acre facility serving the St. Louis Jewish community with proper Jewish burial. If you're exploring options, the broader St. Louis area offers additional cemeteries with different eligibility policies, from those open to all Jewish backgrounds to those with Orthodox requirements. Contact cemeteries directly for current availability and pricing, as most do not publish fees online.

10 cemeteries·4 detailed listings·across Greater St. Louis·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Chesterfield, MO

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Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery

Chesterfield, MO · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near Chesterfield — across Greater St. Louis

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

New Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Affton, MO · 16 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Jewish cemetery serving the St. Louis community since 1850, offering burial and perpetual care on forty-two forested acres.

✓Established in 1850 and has served Jewish families since then.

✓Fax 314-353-5865 for inquiries and pricing.

What Families Should Know

!New Mt. Sinai permits the burial of non-Jewish spouses and family members.

!No prices published; contact the cemetery for pricing information.

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

Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery

St. Louis, MO · 18 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery has served families since 1901 on a 6-acre property.

What Families Should Know

!"Our Cemetery is reserved for persons born of a Jewish mother or converted in an Orthodox manner, no exceptions." The cemetery remains limited to those of Jewish faith, although they may be affiliated with any synagogue.

!The cemetery does not publish specific prices; families are quoted individually for reasonable rates.

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

Chevra Kadisha Cemetery

St. Louis, MO · 18 mi away

Affiliation

Burial society

Operator

Chevra Kadisha

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Jewish cemetery established in 1922, operated by Chevra Kadisha with grounds open 6 days weekly.

✓Established in 1922 and has been serving the Jewish community since then.

✓Grounds are open 6 days a week except for Jewish holidays. Office is open by appointment only.

What Families Should Know

!Prices vary by area selected. "We offer variable prices, all within a reasonable range, depending on which area you select." No published price figures.

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

United Hebrew Cemetery

St. Louis, MO · 18 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓United Hebrew Cemetery has served families since 1840 and spans 20 acres.

✓Established in 1840; spans 20 acres.

✓Cemetery hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.

What Families Should Know

!Open to members and non-members alike; no membership requirement.

!The cemetery does not publish prices; pre-planning with extended payments is available.

!Options include a Memorial Garden, Traditional Family Sections, and individual gravesites.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Beth Israel Gardens10 mi

Saint Charles, MO · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

B'nai Amoona Cemetery18 mi

St. Louis, MO · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery18 mi

St. Louis, MO · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Temple Israel Cemetery18 mi

St. Louis, MO · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Chevra Kadisha Ohave Sholom Cemetery18 mi

Saint Louis, MO · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Chesterfield is part of our Greater St. Louis burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

St. Charles (1)·Affton (1)·St. Louis (7)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Chesterfield

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Chesterfield, MO?▼

Yes — one is documented in Chesterfield: Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery. The nearest others are Beth Israel Gardens in St. Charles (10 miles), New Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Affton (16 miles), Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery in St. Louis (18 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?▼

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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?▼

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.

?Do I need congregation membership to be buried?▼

Eligibility varies by cemetery. Chesed Shel Emeth serves the broader St. Louis Jewish community without stated purchase restrictions. Other area cemeteries like United Hebrew Cemetery accept both members and non-members. Contact the specific cemetery for details.

?Can non-Jewish family members be buried here?▼

Policies differ. Chesed Shel Emeth's eligibility for non-Jewish family members is not documented. New Mt. Sinai (16 miles away) permits non-Jewish spouses and family; Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol requires Jewish birth or Orthodox conversion. Verify with your preferred cemetery.

?Are there other options near Chesterfield?▼

Yes. Beth Israel Gardens in St. Charles (10 miles) is new and welcomes Jews of all backgrounds with no affiliation requirement. The St. Louis area has several additional cemeteries, mostly 16–18 miles away, with varying eligibility. Contact for your situation.

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