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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

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About Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels

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

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

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Jewish services at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels

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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

Hours, availability and how they work

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

Tahara room on-site.

Per funeral home website

Shomer services available.

Per funeral home website

Kosher catering offered.

Per funeral home website

Russian-speaking staff available.

Per funeral home website

Located at 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, Queens.

Per funeral home website

Serves Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform traditions.

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 Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels

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?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?

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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 Forest Hills

View the full Forest Hills guide → · New York City burial guide →

Sinai Chapels · Forest Hills nearby

Parkside Memorial Chapels · Forest Hills nearby

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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