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Jewish burial in Chesapeake, VA — every local option

Families in Chesapeake have two documented Jewish cemeteries in the city itself, though current availability and eligibility require direct contact. Several established options exist nearby in Norfolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach—including Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk, operating since 1850 with confirmed office hours and appointment procedures. Before deciding, verify current burial policies with each cemetery, as some historical grounds have limited confirmed activity.

9 cemeteries·4 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Chesapeake, VA

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Mikro Kodesh Cemetery
Chesapeake, VA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Workmens Circle Cemetery
Chesapeake, VA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near Chesapeake — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Chesapeake

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Princess Anne Memorial Park

Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Princess Anne Memorial Park offers a dedicated Jewish section established with community input to serve local families.
✓The Jewish section was established with community input to serve local families.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hebrew Cemetery

Norfolk, VA · 15 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Cemetery, established in 1850, has been owned and maintained by the City of Norfolk since 1957.
✓Established in 1850; centrally located in Norfolk. Added to the municipal cemetery roster by ordinance in 1957.
✓Office located at Elmwood Cemetery. Hours M-F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Cemetery hours sunrise to sunset. Contact: 757-441-1752.
What Families Should Know
!"All funeral services will be conducted between the hours of 9:00 am and no later than 3:00 p.m."
!City of Norfolk publishes a Bureau of Cemeteries General Price List (revised October 2024). Contact office for specific rates.
!Strict decoration rules: items stuck in the ground or not in an approved vase will be removed.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula

Hampton, VA · 26 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Jewish cemetery established in 1895 on Virginia Peninsula; merged with Rosenbaum Memorial Park in 2002.
✓Established in 1895 from the original Hebrew Cemetery.
✓Combined with the adjacent Rosenbaum Memorial Park in 2002.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Williamsburg Memorial Park

Williamsburg, VA · 47 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Williamsburg Memorial Park has a consecrated Jewish section established in 2010 serving local families.
✓The consecrated Jewish section was established in 2010.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Chevra Thilim and Gomley Chesed Cemetery9 mi
Portsmouth, VA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens15 mi
Norfolk, VA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Forest Lawn Cemetery15 mi
Norfolk, VA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Nearby city guides

Portsmouth (1)·Virginia Beach (1)·Norfolk (3)·Hampton (1)·Williamsburg (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Chesapeake

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Chesapeake, VA?▼
Yes — 2 are documented in Chesapeake: Mikro Kodesh Cemetery; Workmens Circle Cemetery. The nearest others are Chevra Thilim and Gomley Chesed Cemetery in Portsmouth (9 miles), Princess Anne Memorial Park in Virginia Beach (15 miles), Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk (15 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?▼
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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?▼
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.
?Where can I arrange a Jewish burial in Chesapeake?▼
Workmens Circle Cemetery and Mikro Kodesh Cemetery are both located in Chesapeake. Workmens Circle notes it offers burial options for Jewish individuals. Contact details and current availability are not confirmed in our data—call to verify eligibility and policies.
?What if Chesapeake cemeteries aren't available?▼
Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk (15 miles away) is the most established option, operating since 1850. Office: 757-441-1752, M–F 9 AM–3 PM. Appointments required. Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula in Hampton (26 miles) was established in 1895. Both require advance contact.
?Do I need an appointment for a funeral?▼
Yes. Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk explicitly requires appointments; call 757-441-1752 ahead. Forest Lawn in Norfolk also requires appointments and does not accept walk-ins. Always confirm this when you call any cemetery.
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