We are proud that we have earned the trust of all the chevros in Israel and we are most proud that we continue to have a strong working relationship with the Chevra Kadisha Kehilat Yerushalayim, Jerusalem’s largest group.

Through our office, this chevra will secure and guarantee in writing all that is required for a complete funeral and burial in Jerusalem. It will include the grave purchase in any of their vast cemetery parcels in the heart of Jerusalem. It will also include the transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to the cemetery, government fees and permits, opening and closing of the grave, and a minyan for the funeral service. The chevra also coordinates with family or friends traveling on the flight with the coffin and coordinates with family and friends throughout Israel who may want to attend the burial. The family would have the choice of having a graveside service or a funeral home service if the burial is in Har Hamenuchot, Jerusalem.

Our organization can also assist with purchasing graves throughout Israel from reputable chevros and help obtain all the required legal documentation, including contracts and deeds.

Understandably, when burial is in Israel, most of the standard requirements to arrange a funeral in New York, whether or not there is a service in a local funeral home, still apply. Furthermore, there are also additional legal requirements in the States when a coffin is shipped overseas. If one is a member of the UNITED HEBREW COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK, many of our benefits and all the savings that can be applicable will ultimately protect a member’s family that plans a burial in Israel. Our Official Participating Licensed Funeral Directors are most sensitive to the added shipping expenses to Israel, and special consideration is made for our members.