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Jewish burial in Hazleton, PA — compare local options

What is publicly known, what has been confirmed, and what families should ask — including options in neighboring cities, because the nearest available Jewish cemetery is often not in the town itself.

15 cemeteries·5 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Hazleton

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Agudas Israel Cemetery

Hazleton, PA

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Agudas Israel

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Cemetery serving the Jewish community of Luzerne County, located approximately one mile from Agudas Israel Congregation.

✓Serves the Jewish community within Luzerne County.

✓Located approximately one mile from Agudas Israel Congregation.

View full record → (570) 455-2851

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Beth Israel Cemetery

Hazleton, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

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Temple Israel Cemetery

Scranton, PA · 35 mi away

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

Temple Israel

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Temple Israel Cemetery serves the Lackawanna Valley as a sacred burial ground for congregation members and families, operated by a volunteer committee.

✓Searchable cemetery maps are available online.

✓Conveniently located for families across the Lackawanna Valley.

What Families Should Know

!Described as "a sacred burial ground for its members and their families."

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

!"Burials, ceremonies, and approved activities may only take place during the cemeteries' open hours and not on Saturdays or other holy days as designated by the rabbi of the congregation."

View full record → (570) 342-0350

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Keneseth Israel Cemetery

Allentown, PA · 36 mi away

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.

View full record → (610) 435-9074

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Ohav Zedek Cemetery21 mi

Wilkes-Barre, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery22 mi · (570) 287-9606

Kingston, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Tifereth Israel Cemetery25 mi · 717-236-9555, option 1

Mount Carmel, PA · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed

Bethlehem Maple Street Cemetery39 mi · (610) 590-5015

Bethlehem, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Brith Sholom Cemetery39 mi · (610) 866-8009

Bethlehem, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Bethlehem Jewish Community Cemetery39 mi

Bethlehem, PA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed

Reviewed profile

Kesher Zion Cemetery

Wyomissing, PA · 43 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

View full record → (610) 374-1763

Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Easton Cemetery - Jewish Section J

Easton, PA · 43 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.

View full record → (610) 252-1741

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

B'nai Abraham Synagogue Cemetery43 mi

Easton, PA · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed

Mount Sinai Cemetery45 mi

Shillington, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Shomrei Habrith Cemetery45 mi · (610) 921-0881

Shillington, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Nearby City Guides

Wilkes-Barre (1)·Kingston (1)·Mount Carmel (1)·Scranton (1)·Allentown (1)·Bethlehem (3)·Wyomissing (1)·Easton (2)

Questions Families May Want to Ask

→Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?

→Is tahara performed on-site or at another facility?

→What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?

→Which cemeteries does each funeral home work with?

→Are pricing and package details available in writing?

→Can transport to Israel be coordinated?

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