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Jewish burial in Williamsburg, VA — 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.

10 cemeteries·4 reviewed profiles·within 50 miles

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Jewish Cemeteries in Williamsburg

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Reviewed profile·Jewish section

Williamsburg Memorial Park

Williamsburg, VA

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.
View full record → (757) 565-2006
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Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula

Hampton, VA · 24 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.
View full record → (757) 723-7104
Reviewed profile·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hebrew Cemetery

Norfolk, VA · 36 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.
View full record → 757-441-2654 / 757-441-2226 (cemetery office); 757-441-1752 (funeral arrangements); 757-441-2576 (Bureau of Cemeteries)
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Richmond Jewish Cemetery

Richmond, VA · 46 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Richmond Jewish Cemetery is operated by Chabad of Virginia and is open to the entire community regardless of synagogue affiliation or level of observance.
✓Operated by Chabad of Virginia.
What Families Should Know
!Open to the entire community regardless of affiliation or level of observance; synagogue membership is not required.
!Interfaith families may purchase adjacent plots for Jewish and non-Jewish family members.
!In-ground interment required. 'A traditional Jewish burial avoids using a steel or concrete liner.'
View full record → 804-740-2000 ext. 6
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens36 mi · (757) 455-2838
Norfolk, VA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Forest Lawn Cemetery36 mi · (757) 441-1752
Norfolk, VA · Jewish section · availability not yet confirmed
Hebrew Cemetery46 mi · (804) 353-2668
Richmond, VA · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Richmond Beth-El Cemetery46 mi · (804) 355-3564
Richmond, VA · Standalone · availability not yet confirmed
Workmens Circle Cemetery47 mi
Chesapeake, VA · On record · availability not yet confirmed
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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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