Agudat Achim Cemetery

246 Schermerhorn St, Schenectady, NY 12304

Operated by Congregation Agudat Achim · per public records

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About Agudat Achim Cemetery

Compiled from public sources — https://www.agudatachim.com/community-engagement/cemetery/ · last checked Oct 2026 (metro review).

Part of Jewish Memorial Park since the 1890s, serving families alongside adjoining cemeteries maintained by Agudat Achim.

BackgroundCemetery has served families since the 1890s as part of Jewish Memorial Park at the end of Schermerhorn Street.

PracticalAgudat Achim maintains Schenectady Workmen's Circle and Congregation Adath Israel grounds adjoining the cemetery.

PracticalCongregation Beth Shalom of Clifton Park's cemetery adjoins the grounds; contact: 518-371-0608.

Details on record

Operator

Congregation Agudat Achim

Where it is, and who can arrange a burial there

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