Fourth-generation family-owned; Joe Sherman is current funeral director. One of the few independent Jewish funeral homes in Brooklyn/NYC.
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EverJewish Assessment
Sherman's Flatbush Memorial Chapel has served the Jewish community of Greater New York since 1898. Fourth-generation family-owned and independently operated, it is among the few remaining family-owned Jewish funeral homes in Brooklyn. The chapel accommodates Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform customs, executing only the traditions families choose. Two chapels serve the community. The funeral home provides transparent pricing and extensive online resources on Jewish funeral customs, mourning, shiva, and yahrzeit observance.
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.
Jewish Service Capabilities
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TaharaFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Mentions traditional Jewish preparation including a Tahara (ritual washing).
TachrichimFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Mentions dressing the deceased with a Tachrichim or Burial Shroud.
Kosher CasketsFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Offers kosher caskets made completely of wood with no metal or nails.
Chapel On-SiteFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Two chapels in Brooklyn, constantly updated facilities.
Pre-PlanningFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Comprehensive pre-planning with pre-funding through FDIC-insured accounts in NY State. Useful for SSI/Medicaid spend-down.
Shiva SupportFrom website · Apr 2026▼
Extensive guidance on shiva customs, mourning practices, and bereavement support.
Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (718) 377-7300.
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