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Jewish burial in Cleveland, OH — every local option

When planning a Jewish burial in Cleveland, you have options both within the city and in nearby communities. Three standalone Jewish cemeteries operate in Cleveland proper—Chesed Shel Emeth, Berger Cemetery, and Independent Mizreicher Association Cemetery—while additional Jewish burial sections and dedicated cemeteries serve the greater Cleveland area, including Beachwood, Bedford, and Chesterland. Most facilities do not publish availability or pricing online, so contacting them directly is essential to understand eligibility and current options for your family.

16 cemeteries·4 detailed listings·across Greater Cleveland·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Cleveland, OH

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Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery

Cleveland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Lake View Cemetery - Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Section

Cleveland, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Ridge Road #2 Cemetery

Cleveland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near Cleveland — across Greater Cleveland

Sorted by distance from Cleveland

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

Mayfield Cemetery

Cleveland Heights, OH · 6 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

United Jewish Cemeteries (Congregation Mishkan Or)

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Mayfield Cemetery is a garden-style Jewish cemetery in Cleveland Heights established in 1880, operated by United Jewish Cemeteries.

✓Established in 1880 on Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights.

✓Offers ground and mausoleum burial options.

What Families Should Know

!Burial available to active members of Congregation Mishkan Or (formerly Fairmount Temple and The Temple–Tifereth Israel).

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

Bet Olam Cemetery

Beachwood, OH · 10 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Bet Olam Cemetery (The Park Synagogue)

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Bet Olam Cemetery, established in 1910 in Beachwood, serves members of four affiliated congregations.

✓Established in 1910; located on Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood.

✓Information available at betolam.org

What Families Should Know

!Offers burial to members of The Park Synagogue, B'nai Jeshurun Congregation, Taylor Road Synagogue, and Zemach Zedek Congregation.

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

Mt. Olive Cemetery

Solon, OH · 11 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Mt. Olive Cemetery, established in 1924, spans over 50 acres and serves local synagogues and associations.

✓Founded in 1924; spans over 50 acres.

What Families Should Know

!Serves local synagogues and associations.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Independent Mizreicher Association Cemetery5 mi

Parma, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Lincoln Cemetery5 mi

Parma, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Berger Cemetery5 mi

Parma, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Zion Memorial Park9 mi

Bedford, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Mt. Sinai Cemetery14 mi

Mayfield, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

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

Western Reserve Memorial Gardens - Temple Am Shalom Memorial Garden

Chesterland, OH · 18 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Temple Am Shalom

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Temple Am Shalom maintains a consecrated memorial garden section at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland for members and their immediate families.

✓The Memorial Garden is located at the front of Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.

What Families Should Know

!Temple Am Shalom members and their immediate families are eligible for plot rights.

!Plot rights are available for purchase before need or at the time of need.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Chesterland Memorial Park18 mi

Chesterland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Rose Hill Burial Park - Jewish Sections23 mi

Akron, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Temple Israel Section at Glendale Cemetery28 mi

Akron, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Sherbondy Hill Cemetery (Akron Hebrew / Orthodox Jewish Cemetery)29 mi

Akron, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

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

Nearby city guides

Parma (3)·Cleveland Heights (1)·Bedford (1)·Beachwood (1)·Solon (1)·Mayfield (1)·Chesterland (2)·Akron (3)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Cleveland

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Cleveland, OH?▼

Yes — 3 are documented in Cleveland: Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery; Lake View Cemetery - Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Section; Ridge Road #2 Cemetery. The nearest others are Independent Mizreicher Association Cemetery in Parma (5 miles), Lincoln Cemetery in Parma (5 miles), Berger Cemetery in Parma (5 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near Cleveland are selling plots?▼

One is documented as selling plots to the public: Zion Memorial Park in Bedford. Availability changes; each listing says what its office has confirmed and when.

?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Cleveland?▼

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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland?▼

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.

?What Jewish cemeteries are actually in Cleveland?▼

Three documented standalone Jewish cemeteries operate within Cleveland: Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, Berger Cemetery, and Independent Mizreicher Association Cemetery. None publish current availability online; contact them directly to confirm they're accepting new burials.

?Are there Jewish burial options near Cleveland if city cemeteries aren't available?▼

Yes. Bet Olam Cemetery in Beachwood (9 miles) serves multiple congregations; Mt. Olive Cemetery in Solon (14 miles); and Zion Memorial Park in Bedford (9 miles). Jewish sections exist in regional cemeteries as well—verify eligibility directly with each.

?Do any Cleveland cemeteries list their prices?▼

No documented Jewish cemeteries in or near Cleveland publish fees online. Pricing is discussed through the office after eligibility is confirmed. Some municipal cemeteries note tiered rates for residents vs. non-residents; contact directly for details.

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