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Jewish burial in Cleveland Heights, OH — every local option

Cleveland Heights has one Jewish cemetery within city limits—Mayfield Cemetery, a 21-acre burial ground. For families exploring options, Bet Olam Cemetery in nearby Beachwood (5 miles) serves multiple Northeast Ohio congregations, while several cemeteries operate in Cleveland and surrounding towns. Contact individual cemeteries directly to confirm current availability and eligibility, as records do not document membership restrictions or plot status.

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

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Jewish cemeteries in Cleveland Heights, OH

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

Mayfield Cemetery

Cleveland Heights, OH

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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Jewish cemeteries near Cleveland Heights — across Greater Cleveland

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

Bet Olam Cemetery

Beachwood, OH · 5 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 · 8 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

Lake View Cemetery - Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Section2 mi

Cleveland, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Zion Memorial Park7 mi

Bedford, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Mt. Sinai Cemetery8 mi

Mayfield, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery10 mi

Cleveland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Ridge Road #2 Cemetery10 mi

Cleveland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Independent Mizreicher Association Cemetery11 mi

Parma, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

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

Western Reserve Memorial Gardens - Temple Am Shalom Memorial Garden

Chesterland, OH · 12 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

Lincoln Cemetery11 mi

Parma, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Berger Cemetery11 mi

Parma, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Chesterland Memorial Park12 mi

Chesterland, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Rose Hill Burial Park - Jewish Sections26 mi

Akron, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Temple Israel Section at Glendale Cemetery30 mi

Akron, OH · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Sherbondy Hill Cemetery (Akron Hebrew / Orthodox Jewish Cemetery)31 mi

Akron, OH · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

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

Nearby city guides

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

Common questions about Jewish burial in Cleveland Heights

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

Yes — one is documented in Cleveland Heights: Mayfield Cemetery. The nearest others are Lake View Cemetery - Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Section in Cleveland (2 miles), Bet Olam Cemetery in Beachwood (5 miles), Zion Memorial Park in Bedford (7 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near Cleveland Heights 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 Heights?▼

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 Heights 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 Heights?▼

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 closest to Cleveland Heights?▼

Mayfield Cemetery is in town. Bet Olam Cemetery in Beachwood is 5 miles away and commonly serves Northeast Ohio congregations. Several others operate in Cleveland (8 miles) and Solon (12 miles). Availability and eligibility vary by location.

?How do I find pricing and availability?▼

Most cemeteries in this area do not publish fees or current plot availability online. Contact the cemetery directly by phone or visit in person during office hours to discuss pricing, availability, and any eligibility requirements.

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