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Jewish burial in Wilkes-Barre, 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.

7 cemeteries·3 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Wilkes-Barre

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Ohav Zedek Cemetery

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

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Temple Israel Cemetery

Scranton, PA · 15 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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Agudas Israel Cemetery

Hazleton, PA · 21 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

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Keneseth Israel Cemetery

Allentown, PA · 50 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

Temple B'nai B'rith Cemetery1 mi · (570) 287-9606

Kingston, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Beth Israel Cemetery21 mi

Hazleton, PA · On record · availability not yet confirmed

Tifereth Israel Cemetery42 mi · 717-236-9555, option 1

Mount Carmel, PA · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed

Nearby City Guides

Kingston (1)·Scranton (1)·Hazleton (2)·Mount Carmel (1)·Allentown (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?

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