Forest Hills has no Jewish cemetery of its own. The nearest are Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing (2 miles), Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale (2 miles), and Mount Carmel in Glendale (2 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral homes are Sinai Chapels (under a mile), Parkside Memorial Chapels (under a mile), and Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels (under a mile). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.
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Forest Hills, NY · 0 mi · Corporate
Sinai Chapels is part of the Dignity Memorial network, a national provider of funeral and cemetery services. The funeral home offers pre-planning options with discounts and educational materials on cemetery property.
May be relevant for: Families seeking traditional Jewish services with the structural and financial backing of a large national corporate network.
Forest Hills, NY · 0 mi · Corporate (SCI/Dignity Memorial)
Parkside Memorial Chapels in Forest Hills, Queens has served the Jewish community for over 70 years. The funeral home offers tahara with an on-site tahara room, shomer services, and kosher catering. They work with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform families. The facility includes a large-capacity chapel, event space, and reception area with coffee lounge.
May be relevant for: Jewish families in Queens and greater NYC seeking a dedicated Jewish funeral home with comprehensive traditional services and modern event facilities.
Forest Hills, NY · 0 mi · Corporate (SCI/Dignity Memorial)
Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels in Forest Hills, Queens specializes in Jewish funeral traditions across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform practices. The chapel shares facilities at 114-03 Queens Blvd with other Jewish funeral homes, including a tahara room, shomer services, and kosher catering. Russian-speaking staff is available.
May be relevant for: Jewish families in Queens and greater NYC, including Russian-speaking families, seeking a dedicated Jewish funeral provider.
New York, NY · 5 mi · Non-Profit
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel is a not-for-profit funeral chapel owned and operated by the Jewish community in New York. Governed by an unpaid Board of Directors of clergy, social service executives, and community leaders, the chapel provides Jewish funeral services and community outreach including bereavement support and educational programs.
May be relevant for: Families looking for a community-owned, non-profit Jewish funeral chapel that offers transparent pricing and extensive bereavement support.
Brooklyn, NY · 7 mi · Est. 1898 · Family-Owned
Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel has served the Jewish community of Greater New York since 1898. Fourth-generation family-owned and independently operated, it remains one of the few such businesses in Brooklyn. The chapel accommodates Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform customs and offers traditional Jewish funerals and graveside services. They emphasize flexibility, executing only the Jewish traditions families choose. The facility includes two chapels and provides transparent pricing. Educational resources on Jewish funeral customs, mourning, shiva, and yahrzeit are available online.
May be relevant for: Jewish families in Brooklyn, Midwood, and Greater New York seeking an independent, family-owned Jewish funeral home with over 125 years of experience and flexible approach to tradition.
Brooklyn, NY · 7 mi · Est. 1931 · Family-Owned
Weinstein, Garlick, Kirschenbaum Chapels is an independent, family-owned Jewish funeral home operating since 1931 with locations in Brooklyn and Yonkers. The home emphasizes its independence from national funeral corporations.
May be relevant for: New York families seeking a firmly established, independent Jewish funeral home as an alternative to corporate providers.
Brooklyn, NY · 7 mi · Family-Owned
Kehila Chapels is a third-generation, family-owned Jewish funeral home in Brighton Beach. They emphasize traditional services and affordability, positioning themselves as independent from corporate providers. The chapel features audio and video systems that allow Kohainim to participate from outside the chapel during services.
May be relevant for: New York families looking for an independent, highly traditional Jewish funeral home with accommodations for Kohainim.
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Flushing, NY · 2 mi away
Glendale, NY · 2 mi away
Glendale, NY · 3 mi away
Glendale, NY · 3 mi away
Maspeth, NY · 3 mi away
Ridgewood, NY · 3 mi away
Springfield Gardens, NY · 6 mi away
Brooklyn, NY · 7 mi away
Forest Hills is part of our New York City burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.
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