Helpful Information about Planning a Jewish Funeral or Memorial Service
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Whether you have an immediate need for a Jewish funeral or memorial service provider or you’re considering preplanning to meet your needs, there’s a lot of information to consider. At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we believe that you make the best decisions when you have plenty of information. For that reason, we’ve put together some articles to help you understand all your options. Check out the links below for blogs on a variety of topics related to Jewish funerals and memorial services.
Jewish Burial Garments
The Tachrichim—Maintaining the Jewish Belief in Human Equality In the Jewish faith, there’s a fundamental belief in the basic equality of all human beings. Under Jewish law and tradition, if we are all made in the image of God, then we all come from the same mold and...
Understanding Passover
What Is Passover? How Is It Traditionally Celebrated? Passover—it’s one of the better-known Jewish holidays, but many people don’t fully understand its origins, why it’s celebrated and how it’s celebrated. What Is Passover? Passover, also known as Pesach, is one of...
The Benefits of Preplanning Your Funeral
Peace of Mind | Flexibility | Potential Cost Savings | Potential Tax Benefits There are few greater gifts you can give your loved ones than a well-thought-out preplanned funeral. The period of time immediately after you pass away needs to be a time of grieving, free...
Remembering Loved Ones during Purim
Mourning during Purim | Ways to Honor Deceased Loved Ones The Jewish celebration of Purim, or the Festival of Lots, is typically one of the most festive and joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, with parades, costumes, gifts of Purim baskets and a great feast. But...
The Traditions of Purim
The Jewish Festival of Lots | What It Celebrates | The Unique Traditions of Purim From sunset on Thursday, February 25, 2021 until nightfall the following day, Jewish people around the globe will celebrate Purim, the “Festival (of Feast) of Lots,” perhaps the most...
Combining Preplanning and Estate Planning in Florida
The Benefits and Protections of a Preneed Contract | Preplanning as a Part of Estate Planning After the death of a beloved family member, there are countless details that need to be addressed. That’s one of the most compelling reasons to create and implement a clear...
Preplanning and Estate Planning in New York
The Benefits of Planning Your Funeral and Burial when You Plan the Distribution of Your Estate When a loved one dies, everything you know changes. The feeling of loss can be intensified if there are uncertainties about what type of funeral or burial your loved one...
The Many Traditions of Hanukkah
What Customs Are Followed during the Festival of Lights and Why It’s almost time for Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The 8-day religious observance, celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev, according to the Hebrew Calendar, pays tribute to the citizens of...
What Do the Eight Days of Hanukkah Represent?
The Significance of the Eight Days of the Festival of Lights Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” will be celebrated from December 11 through December 18, 2020. Although not mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures, it has long been one of the most popular Jewish religious...
Planning Jewish Funerals for the Snowbird Community
What Happens When a Jewish Person Dies While Away from Home In a trend that appears to be growing every year, many members of the Jewish community in New York and along the East Coast have become “snowbirds”—people who, after retirement, keep their home in the north,...
Contact Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit
At Gutterman’s and Gutterman Warheit, we bring more that 125 years of experience and compassion to Jewish families in New York and Florida. For all of us, meeting the funeral and memorial service needs of the Jewish community is a calling. Many of our employees have been with us their entire careers—some more than 30 years.
To begin the process or to learn how we can help, call us at one of the numbers listed below. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support and assist you. We offer worldwide funeral shipping services.
Rockville Centre
Long Island, New York
Contact us: 516.764.9400
Woodbury
Long Island, New York
Contact us: 516.921.5757
Gutterman Warheit Boca Raton Florida
Boca Raton, Forida
Contact us: 561.997.9900 | 800.992.9262
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn: 718.284.1500
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