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Jewish burial in Memphis, TN — every local option

Memphis has four Jewish cemeteries within the city, each with distinct eligibility and pricing structures. Temple Israel Cemetery welcomes both members and non-members; Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens serves synagogue members primarily but accepts non-member purchases at-need; Baron Hirsch Cemetery maintains detailed burial records and maps; and Anshei Sphard Cemetery also serves the community. Families should contact individual cemeteries directly, as availability and specific costs vary.

4 cemeteries·2 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated September 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Memphis, TN

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens

Memphis, TN

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Beth Sholom
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens, consecrated in 1966 on 10 acres, serves its synagogue community.
✓Consecrated in 1966; situated on 10 acres.
What Families Should Know
!Serves Beth Sholom synagogue community members and associates; non-members may purchase at-need.
!Beth Sholom members $4,500 ($5,000 with pre-need discount); Associate members $7,500; non-members at-need $11,000 (includes plot and funeral service).
!Perpetual care included via one-time charge for interment rights.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Temple Israel Cemetery

Memphis, TN

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Temple Israel
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Temple Israel Cemetery has served families since 1846 and expanded in 1991 to meet future needs.
✓Office hours: Sun–Thu 10:30am–4pm, Fri 10:30am–2pm. Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
What Families Should Know
!Member and non-member plots available; all purchases subject to Temple Israel Cemetery Rules, Regulations, Terms and Conditions.
!Stone markers are the family's responsibility and must come from an approved vendor.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Anshei Sphard Cemetery
Memphis, TN · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Baron Hirsch Cemetery
Memphis, TN · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Common questions about Jewish burial in Memphis

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Memphis, TN?▼
Yes — 4 are documented in Memphis: Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens; Temple Israel Cemetery; Anshei Sphard Cemetery; Baron Hirsch Cemetery.
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Memphis 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 Memphis?▼
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 Memphis 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 Memphis?▼
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.
?Can non-members buy plots at Jewish cemeteries in Memphis?▼
Yes. Temple Israel Cemetery sells to both members and non-members under their rules. Beth Sholom Memorial Gardens accepts non-member purchases at-need for $11,000 (includes plot and funeral service). Contact each cemetery for current availability and eligibility details.
?What are the costs for a plot in Memphis?▼
Beth Sholom members pay $4,500 ($5,000 pre-need); associate members $7,500; non-members at-need $11,000. Temple Israel and other cemeteries' pricing is not documented—contact them directly for rates.
?Which Jewish cemetery in Memphis is oldest?▼
Baron Hirsch Cemetery, established in 1847, is among the oldest. It spans over ten acres and maintains an alphabetical burial listing and cemetery map available for download.
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