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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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Amherst Memorial Chapel

281 Dodge Rd, Getzville, New York, 14068

(716) 636-4174 · amherstmemorialchapel.com

Family-Owned · Established 1995

Locally owned by the Steinhorn family

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

About Amherst Memorial Chapel

Amherst Memorial Chapel is a Jewish funeral home serving the Buffalo and Western New York area. The facility, built in 1995, includes an on-site mikvah and coordinates with a local Chevra Kadisha to support traditional Jewish burial practices.

May be relevant for: Families in Western New York seeking a fully equipped Jewish funeral home capable of facilitating strict traditional observance.

Jewish services at Amherst Memorial Chapel

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Tahara From website · Apr 2026▼

Maintains an on-site mikvah where the Chevra Kadisha performs the sacred ritual of Tahara.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers a completely handicap-accessible, one-floor chapel that holds up to 250 people.

Livestream From website · Apr 2026▼

Partners with shiva.com to provide live streaming of funeral services.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers advance planning consultations in-office or at home with price-locking trust accounts.

Shiva Support From website · Apr 2026▼

Arranges for Kosher catering professionals for receptions at home or other secured locations.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

Shomer / ShemiraTachrichimKosher CasketsIsrael TransportGreen / Natural Burial

Hours, availability and how they work

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

On-site mikvah available

Per funeral home website

Coordinates with local Chevra Kadisha for ritual preparation

Per funeral home website

Family-owned by Mitchell B. Steinhorn and the Steinhorn family

Per funeral home website

Offers dedicated Kosher catering professionals for shiva and receptions

Per funeral home website

Additional claims from the funeral home

The only Jewish funeral home in Western New York with an on-site mikvah

Facility built in 1995 specifically for the needs of the Jewish faith

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby

Congregation Shir Shalom Cemetery

Buffalo · 4 mi

White Chapel Memorial Park

Buffalo · 4 mi

Acacia Park Cemetery

North Tonawanda · 6 mi

Elmlawn Memorial Park

Kenmore · 6 mi

Montefiore-B'nai Brith Section and Annex

Kenmore · 6 mi

Questions to ask Amherst Memorial Chapel

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (716) 636-4174.

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 Getzville

View the full Getzville guide → · Western New York burial guide →

Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc. · East Amherst 3 mi

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