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Jewish burial in Scranton, PA — every local option

Scranton has one documented Jewish cemetery within the city: Temple Israel Cemetery, which serves its members and families. For additional options, three cemeteries operate in nearby towns—Kingston (18 miles), Wilkes-Barre (18 miles), and Hazleton (38 miles)—each associated with their respective congregations. Pricing and current availability vary by location; contact the cemetery or congregation office directly to discuss eligibility and arrangements.

6 cemeteries·1 funeral home·2 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated September 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Scranton, PA

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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."
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Jewish funeral homes serving Scranton

No Jewish funeral home is documented within 30 miles of Scranton; the nearest are shown with their distance. Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Accommodating Jewish funeral home

Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home

Binghamton, NY · 50 mi · Est. 1936 · Family-Owned

Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home is an independent, family-owned provider serving the Binghamton area. They note experience working with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform branches of Judaism and offer all-wood caskets.

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

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Jewish cemeteries near Scranton — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Scranton

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

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.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery15 mi
Kingston, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Ohav Zedek Cemetery15 mi
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Beth Israel Cemetery35 mi
Hazleton, PA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Temple Israel Cemetery50 mi
Vestal, NY · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Nearby city guides

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

Common questions about Jewish burial in Scranton

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Scranton, PA?▼
Yes — one is documented in Scranton: Temple Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery in Kingston (15 miles), Ohav Zedek Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre (15 miles), Agudas Israel Cemetery in Hazleton (35 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Scranton 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.
?Which Jewish funeral homes serve Scranton?▼
One Jewish funeral home is documented serving Scranton: Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home in Binghamton (50 miles). A Jewish funeral home arranges the tahara, a shomer and the burial with the cemetery and the rabbi; call the funeral home first, not the cemetery.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Scranton?▼
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 Scranton 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 Scranton?▼
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 Scranton itself?▼
Yes. Temple Israel Cemetery is located in Scranton and serves members and their families. It is described as a sacred burial ground for the congregation. Contact Temple Israel for eligibility, pricing, and availability.
?What are the closest alternatives if Temple Israel is not an option?▼
Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery (Kingston, 18 miles) and Ohav Zedek Cemetery (Wilkes-Barre, 18 miles) are equidistant alternatives. Both are associated with their congregations. Contact them to learn about eligibility and availability.
?Are burials allowed on Saturdays or holidays?▼
At Temple Israel Cemetery, burials and ceremonies may only occur during open hours and not on Saturdays or other holy days as designated by the rabbi. Check with other cemeteries about their scheduling policies.
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