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Jewish burial in Houston, TX — every local option

Houston's Jewish cemeteries span from Beth Israel—Texas's oldest Jewish graveyard—to several congregation-affiliated sites with varying membership policies and hours. Families planning burial in Houston can choose from established options within the city limits, though eligibility and pricing structures differ: some offer member rates through affiliated congregations, while others welcome non-member purchases at published or custom rates. Contact the cemetery directly to confirm current availability and discuss your family's needs.

12 cemeteries·3 funeral homes·2 detailed listings·across Greater Houston·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Houston, TX

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Beth Israel Cemetery

Houston, TX

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Beth Israel
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Beth Israel Cemetery has served families since 1844 and is considered the oldest Jewish graveyard in Texas.
✓Established in 1844; considered the oldest Jewish graveyard in Texas.
✓Visiting hours: Sundays only, 10am–4pm. Location: 1207 W. Dallas.
What Families Should Know
!A published price list is available.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Emanuel Cemetery

Houston, TX

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Emanuel Cemetery has served families since 1850 and offers burial options based on congregational membership status.
✓Has been serving families since 1850.
What Families Should Know
!Members of Congregation Emanu El of Houston in good standing for at least the immediately preceding year receive member pricing. Non-members may purchase at higher rates.
!Two-tier pricing structure: members of Congregation Emanu El of Houston pay one rate; non-members pay higher rates.
!No burials on Saturdays or designated holy days.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Jewish funeral homes serving Houston

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

Experienced Jewish funeral home

Levy Funeral Directors

Bellaire, TX · 6 mi · Est. 1938 · Corporate

Levy Funeral Directors in Bellaire has served the Houston area since 1938 and describes itself as a Jewish funeral provider for Orthodox, Conservative and Reform families. Its page says the building has a tahara room and a shomer's quarters, provides kriah ribbons and earth from Israel, and arranges burial in Israel. Congregation Beth Yeshurun names it among the homes most of its congregants use for Houston burials. Tachrichim are not described on the site — ask the home directly.

May be relevant for: Traditional Jewish funerals in Houston

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Waldman Funeral Care, LLC

Houston, TX · 8 mi · Est. 2013 · Independent

Waldman Funeral Care is an independent Jewish funeral establishment serving the Houston area. They operate in a Chevra Kadisha of Houston approved facility and offer arrangement meetings at locations convenient to families.

May be relevant for: Jewish and interfaith families in Houston seeking highly personalized, traditional Jewish funeral services alongside eco-friendly green burial options.

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Houston Jewish Funerals

Bellaire, TX · 8 mi · Independent

Houston Jewish Funerals is a Jewish-owned and operated funeral home on Dashwood Street in the Bellaire area offering traditional Jewish funeral services and green burial. Congregation Beth Yeshurun names it among the homes most of its congregants use for Houston burials. Tahara, a shomer and tachrichim are not described on the site — ask the home directly.

May be relevant for: Families who want a Jewish-run funeral home in Houston

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Jewish cemeteries near Houston — across Greater Houston

Sorted by distance from Houston

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Houston is part of our Greater Houston burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Humble (1)·Webster (1)·Galveston (2)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Houston

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Houston, TX?▼
Yes — 8 are documented in Houston: Beth Israel Cemetery; Emanuel Cemetery; Adath Emeth Cemetery; Adath Israel Cemetery; Beth Jacob Cemetery; Beth Yeshurun Cemetery at Allen Parkway; and 2 more. The nearest others are Shalom Baruch at Rosewood in Humble (16 miles), Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery in Webster (24 miles), Congregation Beth Jacob Cemetery in Galveston (48 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Houston 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 Houston?▼
3 Jewish funeral homes are documented serving Houston: Levy Funeral Directors in Bellaire (6 miles); Waldman Funeral Care, LLC (8 miles); Houston Jewish Funerals in Bellaire (8 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 Houston?▼
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 Houston 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 Houston?▼
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 visiting hours for Jewish cemeteries in Houston?▼
Hours vary by cemetery. Beth Israel is open Sundays 10am–4pm. Beth Yeshurun operates Sunday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Shaar Hashalom office hours are 10am–2pm weekdays. Call ahead to confirm.
?Do I need to be a congregation member to buy a plot?▼
It depends. Emanuel Cemetery offers member pricing for Congregation Emanu El members in good standing, with higher non-member rates available. Beth Yeshurun's membership rules aren't published; Shaar Hashalom serves local congregations. Contact each cemetery directly about eligibility.
?Are there Jewish burial options near Houston outside the city?▼
Yes. Shalom Baruch at Rosewood in Humble (16 miles) has served the area since 1927. Forest Park East in Webster (24 miles) has a Jewish section. Congregation Beth Jacob Cemetery in Galveston (48 miles) reserves space for certain congregants.
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