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Jewish burial in Manhattan, NY — compare local options

Manhattan has no Jewish cemetery of its own. The nearest are Mount Zion Cemetery in Maspeth (5 miles), Linden Hill Jewish Cemetery in Ridgewood (6 miles), and Hebrew Burial Society Cemetery in New York (7 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral homes are Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in New York (7 miles), Sinai Chapels in Forest Hills (7 miles), and Parkside Memorial Chapels in Forest Hills (7 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

24 cemeteries·7 funeral homes·10 detailed listings·across New York City

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Jewish funeral homes serving Manhattan

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel

New York, NY · 7 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.

Experienced Jewish funeral home

Sinai Chapels

Forest Hills, NY · 7 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.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Parkside Memorial Chapels

Forest Hills, NY · 7 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.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels

Forest Hills, NY · 7 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.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY · 9 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.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Weinstein, Garlick, Kirschenbaum Chapels

Brooklyn, NY · 9 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.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Kehila Chapels

Brooklyn, NY · 9 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.

Jewish cemeteries near Manhattan — across New York City

Sorted by distance from Manhattan

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

Mount Zion Cemetery

Maspeth, NY · 5 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Mount Zion Cemetery, established in 1893 in Maspeth, Queens, is a 78-acre cemetery with over 210,000 burials.
✓Established in 1893 in Maspeth, Queens; 78-acre property with over 210,000 burials.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Knollwood Park Cemetery

Ridgewood, NY · 7 mi away

Operator
Mount Carmel Cemetery (absorbed as Section 5)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Knollwood Park Cemetery is now Section 5 of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
✓Knollwood Park Cemetery is now Section 5 of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Mt. Neboh Cemetery

Glendale, NY · 7 mi away

Operator
Mount Carmel Cemetery (absorbed as Section 6)
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Mount Carmel

Glendale, NY · 7 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Mount Carmel is one of eight Jewish cemeteries maintained by the Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation in the greater Buffalo area.
✓Mount Carmel has absorbed Hungarian Union Field (Section 4), Knollwood Park (Section 5), and Mount Neboh (Section 6).
✓One office handles plot inquiries and services for all four cemetery sections.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Mount Hebron Cemetery

Flushing, NY · 7 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Mount Hebron Cemetery was founded in 1903 and has over 226,000 burials.
✓Founded in 1903.
✓Has over 226,000 burials.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hungarian Union Field Cemetery

Glendale, NY · 7 mi away

Operator
Mount Carmel Cemetery (absorbed as Section 4)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hungarian Union Field Cemetery is now Section 4 of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
✓Hungarian Union Field Cemetery is now Section 4 of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Mt. Lebanon Cemetery

Glendale, NY · 7 mi away

Confirmed by the cemetery · Sep 2026·Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Maimonides Cemetery

Brooklyn, NY · 9 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Maimonides Cemetery, established in 1853, operates a location in Elmont, Long Island.
✓Established in 1853.
✓Brooklyn ground is by appointment only.
What Families Should Know
!Single grave: $6,500.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Montefiore Cemetery

Springfield Gardens, NY · 13 mi away

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Baron Hirsch Cemetery

Staten Island, NY · 17 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Baron Hirsch Cemetery was established in 1899 in the Graniteville neighborhood and serves congregations and families across Staten Island and the New York City area.
✓Established in 1899 in the Graniteville neighborhood; 80-acre property.
✓Serves local congregations and families across Staten Island and the wider New York City area.
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Region guide

Manhattan is part of our New York City burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Maspeth (1)·Ridgewood (5)·New York (1)·Glendale (4)·Flushing (1)·Brooklyn (5)·Ozone Park (3)·Springfield Gardens (1)

Questions to ask a cemetery in Manhattan

→Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?
→What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?
→Which cemeteries does each funeral home work with?
→Are pricing and package details available in writing?
→Can transport to Israel be coordinated?
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