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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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Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.

5509 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232

(412) 621-8282 · schugar.com

Family-Owned · Established 1919

3rd generation Ryave family

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

About Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.

Ralph Schugar Chapel is a historic, family-owned Jewish funeral home in Pittsburgh, operating since 1919 and now led by the third generation of the Ryave family. They accommodate all Jewish denominations and offer comprehensive traditional rites, including Taharah by a Chevrah Kadisha and Shmeerah.

May be relevant for: Pittsburgh families seeking a fully equipped, traditional Jewish funeral home led by a highly involved local family.

Jewish services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Tahara From website · Apr 2026▼

Taharah is performed by the Chevrah Kadisha, a volunteer group approved by local Rabbinic authorities.

Shomer / Shemira From website · Apr 2026▼

Shmeerah (watching over the deceased) is available 24 hours a day, performed by a member of the Jewish community.

Tachrichim From website · Apr 2026▼

Dresses the deceased in a traditional burial shroud.

Kosher Caskets From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers unfinished and untrimmed caskets.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Maintains a dignified Tudor-style building with chapel facilities.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Provides an online printable PDF form for documenting final wishes.

Shiva Support From website · Apr 2026▼

Delivers shiva supplies and shiva candles.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

LivestreamIsrael TransportGreen / Natural Burial

Hours, availability and how they work

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

Operating since 1919 in Pittsburgh.

Per funeral home website

Facility is completely wheelchair accessible.

Per funeral home website

Facility is specially equipped for the hearing impaired.

Per funeral home website

Additional claims from the funeral home

President Sharon Ryave Brody was the first Jewish woman licensed as a funeral director in Pittsburgh.

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby

Temple Sinai Memorial Park

Pittsburgh · 0 mi

Poale Zedeck Cemetery

Pittsburgh · 0 mi

Questions to ask Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (412) 621-8282.

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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