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Jewish burial in Allentown, PA — every local option

Allentown has one documented Jewish cemetery in the city itself—Keneseth Israel Cemetery, which accepts both members and non-members at different price points. If you're exploring options beyond the city, nearby towns including Bethlehem (8 miles), Easton (19 miles), and beyond offer additional Jewish burial choices. Five funeral homes in the region serve Jewish families.

9 cemeteries·3 detailed listings·across Lehigh Valley & Reading·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Allentown, PA

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Keneseth Israel Cemetery

Allentown, PA

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Keneseth Israel Cemetery, established in 1927, is an 8.4-acre property serving local Jewish congregations in the Allentown area.

✓Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

✓As of 2025, approximately 1,700 of 2,100 developed grave sites have been purchased; roughly half are in use.

What Families Should Know

!Open to Jews whether or not members of Keneseth Israel congregation, but pricing differs by membership status.

!Effective July 1, 2025 — Members: single grave $1,200, two graves $2,200, four graves $4,400, cremains $400. Non-members: single grave $1,800, two graves $3,300, four graves $6,600, cremains $600.

!Member rate applies only to those who are members as defined in the Congregation's bylaws at time of purchase.

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Jewish cemeteries near Allentown — across Lehigh Valley & Reading

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

Easton Cemetery - Jewish Section J

Easton, PA · 15 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Jewish section within Easton Cemetery, established 1849, designated for Jewish burials and used by local Jewish organizations.

✓Easton Cemetery was established in 1849 and encompasses 84 acres; Section J is the designated Jewish burial section.

✓Office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00am–2:00pm, and by appointment.

What Families Should Know

!The cemetery accommodates diverse cultural, religious and traditional requirements and serves all funeral homes.

!The cemetery does not publish prices; fees are discussed through the office.

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Kesher Zion Cemetery

Wyomissing, PA · 32 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Kesher Zion Cemetery serves the regional Jewish community, offering burial lots to both synagogue members and the broader public.

What Families Should Know

!Offers lots to synagogue members and the broader Jewish community

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Beth El Memorial Park4 mi

Whitehall, PA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Brith Sholom Cemetery6 mi

Bethlehem, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Bethlehem Jewish Community Cemetery6 mi

Bethlehem, PA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

B'nai Abraham Synagogue Cemetery15 mi

Easton, PA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Mount Sinai Cemetery33 mi

Shillington, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Shomrei Habrith Cemetery33 mi

Shillington, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Allentown is part of our Lehigh Valley & Reading burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Whitehall (1)·Bethlehem (2)·Easton (2)·Wyomissing (1)·Shillington (2)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Allentown

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Allentown, PA?▼

Yes — one is documented in Allentown: Keneseth Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are Beth El Memorial Park in Whitehall (4 miles), Brith Sholom Cemetery in Bethlehem (6 miles), Bethlehem Jewish Community Cemetery in Bethlehem (6 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near Allentown 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 Allentown?▼

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 Allentown 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 Allentown?▼

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.

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Allentown itself?▼

Yes. Keneseth Israel Cemetery is located in Allentown and open to Jews regardless of congregation membership, though member and non-member pricing differs (members $1,200 for a single grave as of July 2025; non-members $1,800).

?Can I use Keneseth Israel Cemetery if I'm not a member of the congregation?▼

Yes, the cemetery is open to Jews whether or not they are members of Keneseth Israel congregation. Non-member pricing is higher than member rates; confirm current pricing with the cemetery directly.

?What Jewish cemeteries are closest to Allentown?▼

Keneseth Israel is in Allentown (0 miles). Nearby options include Brith Sholom Cemetery and Bethlehem Jewish Community Cemetery, both in Bethlehem (8 miles), and Easton Cemetery's Jewish Section J (19 miles).

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