Dedicated

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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.).

Accommodating Funeral home that indicates willingness to serve Jewish families, with limited documented Jewish-specific capability.

Limited Listed as serving the area, with minimal Jewish-specific information found publicly.

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Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels

03 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York, 11375

(718) 263-7600 · dignitymemorial.com

Corporate (SCI/Dignity Memorial)

Part of Dignity Memorial network; shares 114-03 Queens Blvd with Parkside and other Jewish chapels

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

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EverJewish Assessment

Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels in Forest Hills, Queens specializes in Jewish funeral traditions across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform observances. The chapel shares facilities at 114-03 Queens Boulevard with other Jewish funeral homes, including a tahara room, shomer services, and kosher catering. Russian-speaking staff are available.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in Queens and greater NYC, including Russian-speaking families, seeking a dedicated Jewish funeral provider.

Jewish Service Capabilities

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Tahara From website · Apr 2026▼

On-site tahara room with ritual washing (shared facility at 114-03 Queens Blvd).

Shomer / Shemira From website · Apr 2026▼

Shomer/watcher available.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Large-capacity chapel, flexible event space, celebration of life center, coffee lounge (shared facility).

Livestream From website · Apr 2026▼

Funeral service video production and audio/video equipment available.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TachrichimKosher CasketsIsrael TransportGreen / Natural BurialPre-PlanningShiva Support

Operational Notes

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

On-site tahara room available

Per funeral home website

Shomer services provided

Per funeral home website

Kosher catering available

Per funeral home website

Russian-speaking staff available

Per funeral home website

Large-capacity chapel on premises

Per funeral home website

Where It Is — and the Cemeteries They Serve

Cemeteries they work with · per their website

Near several cemeteries in Forest Hills/Queens area

Questions to Ask When You Call

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (718) 263-7600.

Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?Is tahara performed on-site or at another facility?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?

From the Funeral Home

The funeral home has not added a statement, photos, denominational details, language information, Shabbat policy, or pricing transparency to this listing. These details are available directly from the funeral home and may be added here if the listing is claimed.

Other Jewish Funeral Homes Nearby

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Parkside Memorial Chapels · Forest Hills 0 mi

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel · New York 5 mi

Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc. · Brooklyn 7 mi

Weinstein, Garlick, Kirschenbaum Chapels · Brooklyn 7 mi

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