How many Jewish cemeteries are there near Milwaukee?

EverJewish documents 17 Jewish cemeteries within about 35 miles of central Milwaukee, across 6 towns — 8 standalone Jewish cemeteries and 3 Jewish sections within larger cemeteries. The nearest towns are Milwaukee, Cudahy, Brookfield, New Berlin.

Which Jewish cemeteries near Milwaukee are selling plots to the public?

No cemetery in this region has yet documented public plot sales on EverJewish. Most pages still say "details not yet confirmed" — call the office, and ask about membership as a path in.

Which cemeteries near Milwaukee have confirmed their details with EverJewish?

None yet. Every listing here is an independent record compiled from public sources. Cemetery offices can confirm their details with EverJewish free of charge, by email, in a few minutes — and families can ask any cemetery a question directly from its page.

Which Jewish funeral homes serve Milwaukee?

2 Jewish funeral homes are documented in the region: Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home in Whitefish Bay; Blane Goodman Funeral Service in Mequon. Each page lists what is documented about tahara, shomer, Shabbat and holiday practice, and what remains an open question.

What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Milwaukee?

Whether plots are currently available and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including interfaith and section rules; costs in writing — plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, monument; and which funeral home the cemetery works with. Every cemetery on EverJewish can be asked directly from its page, and questions marked "planning ahead" carry no urgency.

Jewish Cemeteries in Milwaukee — Regional Guide

Jewish cemeteries & funeral homes near Milwaukee

Families searching for Jewish burial near Milwaukee rarely stop at one town's line — this guide gathers 17 cemeteries in 6 towns, grouped by town and ordered by distance from the center. Availability should always be confirmed directly with the cemetery office.

17 documented cemeteries·3 detailed listings·2 funeral homes·6 towns

EverJewish has documented 17 Jewish cemeteries within 35 miles of Milwaukee. Eight are standalone Jewish cemeteries, and three are Jewish sections within larger cemeteries. They are located across six towns in Wisconsin, with nine cemeteries in Milwaukee itself and others in communities including Cudahy, Brookfield, New Berlin, Caledonia, and Racine. The documented cemeteries include congregational burial grounds and Chabad-affiliated options.

For three of these cemeteries, EverJewish has compiled detailed pages from information on the cemetery's own public website. However, none of the 17 cemeteries have yet confirmed their details directly with EverJewish, and availability has not been confirmed for any of them. Families should contact the cemetery offices directly to verify current information, including whether plots are available, visiting procedures, and burial requirements.

Two funeral homes serving Jewish families in the Milwaukee area are documented: Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home in Whitefish Bay and Blane Goodman Funeral Service in Mequon. Cemetery offices and funeral homes can confirm or update their details with EverJewish at no cost at any time. Because the information available has not yet been verified, families are encouraged to reach out directly to confirm all details as they make arrangements.

Jewish cemeteries & funeral homes near Milwaukee