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Herman Meyer & Son

1338 Ellison Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 458-9569 · meyerfuneral.com

Independent · Established 1888

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About Herman Meyer & Son

Herman Meyer & Son is Louisville's Jewish funeral home, at 1338 Ellison Avenue since 1957, with roots going back to 1888. Taharah and dressing in tachrichim (a plain white linen shroud) are performed by the volunteer Chevra Kadisha, with the funeral home as the contact. It keeps Jewish burial records back to 1910. No prices are published; ask the home about a shomer.

May be relevant for: Louisville Jewish families of all affiliations

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Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Cemeteries they work with · per their website
Adath Jeshurun CemeteryView record
Louisville · 6 mi
Agudath Achim
Anshei Sfard CemeteryView record
Louisville · 2 mi
Keneseth Israel CemeteryView record
Louisville · 6 mi
The Temple CemeteryView record
Louisville · 6 mi
Temple Shalom section at Cave Hill
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