The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families, and we at Jerusalem Memorial Chapels are here to help families in any way we can. The Federal Government has initiated a program to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. No matter what funeral home was used for …
COVID-19 FEMA funds available for the loss of a loved one Read More »
In years past, the chairs around our seder table were filled with family and friends who join to retell the story of our enslavement and our redemption. The Passover seder is more than a history lesson, for each of us is instructed to see ourselves as if we had personally been freed from Egypt. It …
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One During Passover Read More »
A traditional Christmas is beginning, the whole town is expected to shut down. The stores will be closed; the LIE will be wide open; kids will be at home peeking through the blinds looking for a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer; not a creature will be stirring…Well, except for Chinese restaurants and their Jewish patrons. …
Christmas & Jewish Culture, How Chinese Food became a Jewish Tradition. Read More »
When a family member dies, the mental list of things that must be taken care of can seem endless. Besides the funeral, there are bills, credit cards, utilities, government programs, and other items, all of which can add to the stress of dealing with the loss.
I am often asked questions about the upcoming funeral services and how to prepare for them. One of the most common questions in the past few years has centered on what a person attending a funeral can and should wear.
It should come as no surprise that when you die, your family is responsible for settling your estate. If you’re like most people, the thought of writing a will may seem morbid, but it is very beneficial to understand why it is important to have a will.
Funerals serve as a solemn time to gather and remember a loved one’s life. There are many factors to consider when it comes to funeral etiquette, such as what to wear, whether to bring a child with you and at times, the way to use your cell phone.
Many grievers find writing an obituary in honor of a loved an outdated form of memorialisation. There have been widespread myths about the art of life storytelling that devalue the practice of writing an obituary when a loved one passes away. Here are a few of the myths and some reasonable ways to debunk them.
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