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Torf Funeral Service

151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 02150

(617) 889-2900 · torffuneralservice.com

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

About Torf Funeral Service

Torf Funeral Service operates in Chelsea, MA and provides resources on Jewish traditions and local Jewish cemeteries.

May be relevant for: Families in the Chelsea area seeking a local funeral home that accommodates Jewish funeral traditions.

Jewish services at Torf Funeral Service

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Kosher Caskets From website · Apr 2026▼

Mentions conventional caskets among their merchandise.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers pre-planning for future needs.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TaharaShomer / ShemiraTachrichimChapel On-SiteLivestreamIsrael TransportGreen / Natural BurialShiva Support

Hours, availability and how they work

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

Located in Chelsea, MA.

Per funeral home website

Provides online resources on Jewish traditions and local Jewish cemeteries.

Per funeral home website

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby

Everett Jewish Cemeteries

Everett · 1 mi

Temple Tifereth Israel of Revere Cemetery

Everett · 1 mi

Agudas Shalom Cemetery

Everett · 1 mi

Beth Israel Cemetery

Everett · 1 mi

Chevra Thilim Cemetery

Everett · 1 mi

Questions to ask Torf Funeral Service

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (617) 889-2900.

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?

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 near Chelsea

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Stanetsky Memorial Chapel - Brookline · Brookline 7 mi

Brezniak Funeral Directors · West Newton 10 mi

Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel · Salem 10 mi

Stanetsky Memorial Chapel - Canton · Canton 17 mi

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