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Jewish burial in Portland, OR — every local option

Portland has 7 documented Jewish cemeteries: Congregation Kesser Israel's Cemetery, Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery, Ahavai Sholom Cemetery. The nearest others are Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver (7 miles), Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard (10 miles), and Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City (14 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

10 cemeteries·2 detailed listings·across Portland, Oregon·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Portland, OR

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Congregation Kesser Israel's Cemetery

Portland, OR

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Congregation Kesser Israel's
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Congregation Kesser Israel's Cemetery was established in 1924 and is open to both members and non-members.
✓Established in 1924.
What Families Should Know
!Open to both members and non-members.
!The cemetery does not publish prices inline; fees are discussed through the office. Cemetery policies and price list are currently being updated.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery

Portland, OR

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Congregation Shaarie Torah
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery in southeast Portland serves local families and maintains an on-site chapel for services.
✓Office hours: 10am–2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
What Families Should Know
!Burial is restricted to members of the Jewish faith in all sections except the "Ohavei Yisrael" section, which permits Jews and non-Jewish loved ones (spouse, parent, child, sibling) together.
!A cemetery plot belongs to each member after 3 years of membership in good standing. Lapsed members lose accrued credit pro-rata.
!Both members and non-members may purchase plots at differing prices; a pricing guide is published separately.
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Common questions about Jewish burial in Portland

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Portland, OR?▼
Yes — 7 are documented in Portland: Congregation Kesser Israel's Cemetery; Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery; Ahavai Sholom Cemetery; Beth Israel Cemetery; Havurah Shalom Cemetery; Jewish Cemetery at River View; and 1 more. The nearest others are Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver (7 miles), Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard (10 miles), Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City (14 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Portland are selling plots?▼
None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Portland?▼
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 Portland 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 Portland?▼
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 in Portland?▼
Six documented Jewish cemeteries operate within Portland: Beth Israel Cemetery (oldest continuously operating), Ahavai Sholom Cemetery (1869), Neveh Zedek Cemetery (1892), Congregation Kesser Israel's Cemetery (1924), Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery, Havurah Shalom Cemetery, and Jewish Cemetery at River View. Beth Israel also offers the Landau Chapel for funeral services.
?Can non-members be buried in Portland Jewish cemeteries?▼
Yes, but policies differ. Congregation Kesser Israel accepts both members and non-members. Congregation Shaarie Torah restricts most sections to Jewish faith members but allows non-Jewish spouses, parents, children, or siblings in the "Ohavei Yisrael" section. Jewish Cemetery at River View serves unaffiliated Jews. Contact each cemetery for details.
?Does Beth Israel Cemetery offer options besides ground burial?▼
Yes. Beth Israel has ground burial, four mausoleums for vault entombment, and niches for urns. The Landau Chapel at the cemetery is available for funeral services. Contact Congregation Beth Israel for details.
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