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Dedicated Funeral home that publicly describes itself as serving Jewish families exclusively.

Experienced General funeral home with documented Jewish service capabilities (tahara, shomer, kosher caskets, etc.).

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Am Israel Mortuary

6316 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92115

(619) 583-8850 · amisraelmortuary.com

Family-Owned · Established 1983

Operating for more than 40 years

●Independent record, compiled from the funeral home's public materials — not yet confirmed by the funeral home. Correct a fact

About Am Israel Mortuary

Am Israel Mortuary is the sole Jewish funeral home in San Diego, operating for over 40 years. They offer comprehensive Jewish burial packages aligned with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform traditions, with upfront pricing available for download.

May be relevant for: Families in Southern California seeking the region's dedicated Jewish funeral home with a strong emphasis on tradition.

Jewish services at Am Israel Mortuary

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers Chapel or Synagogue Service packages.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Provides resources for planning your own funeral in advance.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TaharaShomer / ShemiraTachrichimKosher CasketsLivestreamIsrael TransportGreen / Natural BurialShiva Support

Hours, availability and how they work

Practical details from the funeral home's public materials, April 2026.

The only Jewish funeral home in San Diego.

Per funeral home website

In operation for more than 40 years.

Per funeral home website

Provides upfront pricing information available for download.

Per funeral home website

Services available for Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform traditions.

Per funeral home website

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Cemeteries they work with · per their website

Home of Peace CemeteryView record

San Diego · 0 mi

Questions to ask Am Israel Mortuary

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (619) 583-8850.

Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?Can a shomer be arranged, and at what cost?What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?Is transport to Israel coordinated, and through whom?Are pricing and package details available in writing?Is there specific experience with particular nusach or minhag?

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