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Jewish burial in Hazleton, PA — every local option

Hazleton has two documented Jewish cemeteries in town—Agudas Israel Cemetery and Beth Israel Cemetery—both serving the local Jewish community. For families exploring options beyond Hazleton, several cemeteries operate in nearby towns within 50 miles, including Keneseth Israel Cemetery in Allentown (42 miles), which accepts both members and non-members at different rates. Contact individual cemeteries directly to confirm current availability and eligibility, as records do not always specify membership requirements or plot status.

16 cemeteries·5 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Hazleton, PA

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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.
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Jewish cemeteries near Hazleton — within 50 miles

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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."
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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.
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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
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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.
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Nearby city guides

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Common questions about Jewish burial in Hazleton

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Hazleton, PA?▼
Yes — 2 are documented in Hazleton: Agudas Israel Cemetery; Beth Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are Ohav Zedek Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre (21 miles), Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery in Kingston (22 miles), Tifereth Israel Cemetery in Mount Carmel (25 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Hazleton 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 Hazleton?▼
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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton?▼
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 are the nearest cemeteries if Hazleton options aren't suitable?▼
Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery in Kingston (22 miles) and Ohav Zedek Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre (22 miles) are closest. Keneseth Israel Cemetery in Allentown (42 miles) publishes pricing: members $1,200–$4,400 for graves; non-members $1,800–$6,600 (as of July 1, 2025).
?Do any cemeteries publish prices?▼
Keneseth Israel Cemetery in Allentown lists 2025 rates online. Most others do not publish prices; fees are discussed directly with the office.
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