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.
The Different Periods of Mourning in the Jewish Tradition
Aninut | The Two Stages of Shiva | Shloshim | The First Year | Yahrzeit According to Jewish custom, after the death of a loved one, family members and other mourners must go through a number of rituals and practices to fully express their grief and loss. There are...
Jewish Mourning Practices—Sharing Your Condolences
The Ways that You Can Express Your Sympathy For Someone’s Loss When a friend or acquaintance experiences the death of a loved one, you want to take the right steps to convey your concerns and condolences, so that they know you are thinking about them in their time of...
Suggestions for Writing a Meaningful Obituary
The Purpose of an Obituary | How to Write One that Honors Your Loved One When a loved one passes away, there are dozens of details to which you need to attend, including the preparation and publication of an obituary. An obituary, though, is more than a simple public...
Hanukkah—Its Origins, Significance and Traditions
Hanukkah—Its Origins, Traditions and Significance The Stories and Customs Behind the Jewish Festival of Lights From Sunday, December 18 through Monday, December 26, 2022, members of the Jewish faith will celebrate Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights.”...
Understanding Yahrzeit and Its Traditions
What Is Yahrzeit? The Significance of the Yahrzeit Calendar and Candle Within the Jewish tradition, there is much importance in properly mourning the loss of a loved one. For that reason, there are many established customs to allow for the expressions of love, loss...
The Jewish Pilgrimage Festival Known as Sukkot
What Is the Jewish “Festival of Booths”? Within Judaism, there are three holidays known as “pilgrimage festivals,” commemorating those occasions where Israelites were commanded to make a journey to the Temple in Jerusalem. Those festivals are known as: Passover,...
Frequently Asked Questions about Yom Kippur
Frequently Asked Questions about Yom Kippur Getting a Better Understanding of the Jewish Day of Atonement Yom Kippur, the second major holiday among the Jewish High Holy Days, will commence this year at sunset on Tuesday, October 4 and end at sundown the following...
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosh Hashanah
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosh Hashanah Getting a Better Understanding of the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin at sunset on Sunday, September 25, 2022, and last until the evening on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. For many in the...
Jewish Funeral Practices—Out-of-State Deaths
Honoring Jewish Traditions When Death Occurs at a Distance In Jewish practice, after the death of a loved one, the funeral and burial must typically take place as soon as practicable, ideally within 24 hours of the end of life. The Torah, in the book of Deuteronomy,...
The Unique Customs at Jewish Funerals and Burials
The Cherished Traditions of the Jewish Faith The rich tradition of the Jewish faith dates back many millennia. Among the most distinct practices within Judaism are those associated with funeral and burial services. Though there may be some variance within the...
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.
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Long Island, New York
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