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Hebrew Cemetery

Hebrew Cemetery, 1200 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504. Bureau of Cemeteries, 238 E Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23510

757-441-2654 / 757-441-2226 (cemetery office); 757-441-1752 (funeral arrangements); 757-441-2576 (Bureau of Cemeteries) · cemeteries@norfolk.gov

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Compiled from public sources — https://www.norfolk.gov/facilities/facility/details/49.

Hebrew Cemetery, established in 1850, has been owned and maintained by the City of Norfolk since 1957.

BackgroundEstablished in 1850; centrally located in Norfolk. Added to the municipal cemetery roster by ordinance in 1957.

PracticalOffice located at Elmwood Cemetery. Hours M-F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Cemetery hours sunrise to sunset. Contact: 757-441-1752.

Practical"Appointments are REQUIRED for funeral arrangements. Call ahead at 757-441-1752."

Policy"All funeral services will be conducted between the hours of 9:00 am and no later than 3:00 p.m."

PricingCity of Norfolk publishes a Bureau of Cemeteries General Price List (revised October 2024). Contact office for specific rates.

PolicyStrict decoration rules: items stuck in the ground or not in an approved vase will be removed.

Details on Record

Type

Standalone Jewish cemetery

Contact on Record

Josh Thetga, Bureau Manager of Cemeteries; John Dill, Operations Manager

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