First Hebrew Cemetery

1821 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566

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About First Hebrew Cemetery

Compiled from public sources — firsthebrew.org (congregation).

First Hebrew Cemetery, established in 1896 by First Hebrew Congregation, serves members in good standing.

Who may be buriedBurial rights are tied to sustaining membership in good standing at First Hebrew Congregation (Conservative).

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

Details on record

Type

Standalone Jewish cemetery

Where it is, and who can arrange a burial there

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Are plots currently available for purchase, and at what cost?Are there membership or affiliation requirements for burial?Who operates the cemetery day to day, and who holds the burial records?Is there an active chevra kadisha relationship?What are the rules for monuments, headstones, and inscriptions?Are perpetual care fees separate from the plot price?

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