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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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Kehila Chapels

60 Brighton 11th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11235

(877) 332-3311 · kehilachapels.com

Family-Owned

100% Family-Owned and Operated, Third Generation

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

About Kehila Chapels

Kehila Chapels is a third-generation, family-owned Jewish funeral home in Brighton Beach. They emphasize traditional services and affordability, positioning themselves as independent from corporate providers. The chapel features audio and video systems that allow Kohainim to participate from outside the chapel during services.

May be relevant for: New York families looking for an independent, highly traditional Jewish funeral home with accommodations for Kohainim.

Jewish services at Kehila Chapels

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Large chapel accommodates over 200 people; smaller intimate chapel seats up to 70.

Israel Transport From website · Apr 2026▼

Experienced in arranging burials in Israel, Russia, Ukraine, and Canada.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Arranges FDIC insured Pre-Need funerals using PREPLAN, administered by the NY State Funeral Directors Association.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TaharaShomer / ShemiraTachrichimKosher CasketsLivestreamGreen / Natural BurialShiva Support

Hours, availability and how they work

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

Family-owned and operated for 70 years.

Per funeral home website

Audio and video systems allow Kohainim to view and participate from outside the chapel.

Per funeral home website

Additional claims from the funeral home

The funeral home describes itself as 'a chapel from a neighborhood Street, not Wall Street.'

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Cemeteries they work with · per their website

Baron Hirsch CemeteryView record

Staten Island · 11 mi

Beth Abraham Cemetery

Beth Israel Cemetery

Calverton National Cemetery

Cypress Hill Cemetery

Knollwood Park CemeteryView record

Ridgewood · 4 mi

Questions to ask Kehila Chapels

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (877) 332-3311.

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.

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Weinstein, Garlick, Kirschenbaum Chapels · Brooklyn nearby

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel · New York 3 mi

Sinai Chapels · Forest Hills 7 mi

Parkside Memorial Chapels · Forest Hills 7 mi

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