EverJewish

Jewish burial in Scranton, 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.

6 cemeteries·1 funeral home·2 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

Tell us about your situation

Not stored. Never shared with providers.

Or try:

My father just passed. He was Orthodox. We need help by tomorrow. Planning ahead for my mother. She is Conservative. Interfaith family. We want something respectful.

Jewish Cemeteries in Scranton

1 documented · tap + Compare on options you're weighing to see them side by side

Reviewed profile

Temple Israel Cemetery

Scranton, PA

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

Jewish Funeral Homes

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Accommodating Jewish funeral home

Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home

Binghamton, NY · Est. 1936 · Family-Owned

Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home is an independent, family-owned funeral home serving the Binghamton area. They note experience working with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish families and provide all-wood caskets.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in the Binghamton area seeking an accommodating, family-owned funeral home familiar with Jewish practices.

View full profile → (607) 722-4023

Nearby — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Scranton

Reviewed profile

Agudas Israel Cemetery

Hazleton, PA · 35 mi away

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

Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery15 mi · (570) 287-9606

Kingston, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Ohav Zedek Cemetery15 mi

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

Beth Israel Cemetery35 mi

Hazleton, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Temple Israel Cemetery50 mi · (607) 723-7461

Vestal, NY · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Nearby City Guides

Kingston (1)·Wilkes-Barre (1)·Hazleton (2)·Vestal (1)

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?

In Scranton Nearby cemetery Funeral home

EverJewish

EverJewish is an independent reference documenting Jewish funeral homes and cemeteries in the United States. We do not endorse, rank, or recommend any provider — and we never sell family information.

Compare side by side →clear