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Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc.

1283 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11230

(718) 377-7300 · shermanschapel.com

Family-Owned · Established 1898

Fourth-generation family-owned; Joe Sherman is current funeral director. One of the few independent Jewish funeral homes in Brooklyn/NYC.

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

About Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc.

Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel has served the Jewish community of Greater New York since 1898. Fourth-generation family-owned and independently operated, it remains one of the few such businesses in Brooklyn. The chapel accommodates Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform customs and offers traditional Jewish funerals and graveside services. They emphasize flexibility, executing only the Jewish traditions families choose. The facility includes two chapels and provides transparent pricing. Educational resources on Jewish funeral customs, mourning, shiva, and yahrzeit are available online.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in Brooklyn, Midwood, and Greater New York seeking an independent, family-owned Jewish funeral home with over 125 years of experience and flexible approach to tradition.

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Jewish services at Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc.

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Tahara From website · Apr 2026▼
Mentions traditional Jewish preparation including a Tahara (ritual washing).
Tachrichim From website · Apr 2026▼
Mentions dressing the deceased with a Tachrichim or Burial Shroud.
Kosher Caskets From website · Apr 2026▼
Offers kosher caskets made completely of wood with no metal or nails.
Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼
Two chapels in Brooklyn, constantly updated facilities.
Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼
Comprehensive pre-planning with pre-funding through FDIC-insured accounts in NY State. Useful for SSI/Medicaid spend-down.
Shiva Support From website · Apr 2026▼
Extensive guidance on shiva customs, mourning practices, and bereavement support.
Not found on their website — worth asking about
Shomer / ShemiraLivestreamIsrael TransportGreen / Natural Burial

Hours, availability and how they work

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

Serves the Jewish community of Greater New York since 1898.
Per funeral home website
Fourth-generation family-owned and independently operated.
Per funeral home website
Two-chapel facility.
Per funeral home website
Accommodates Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform customs.
Per funeral home website
Offers traditional Jewish funerals and graveside services.
Per funeral home website
Provides transparent pricing with full disclosure of service charges.
Per funeral home website
Extensive online educational resources on Jewish funeral customs, mourning, shiva, and yahrzeit.
Per funeral home website
Additional claims from the funeral home
One of the few remaining family-owned Jewish funeral homes in Brooklyn and NYC.

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby
Maimonides Cemetery
Brooklyn · 0 mi
Cypress Hills Cemetery
Brooklyn · 0 mi
Washington Cemetery
Brooklyn · 3 mi
Hebrew Burial Society Cemetery
New York · 3 mi
Knollwood Park Cemetery
Ridgewood · 4 mi

Questions to ask Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel, Inc.

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (718) 377-7300.

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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