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Frequently Asked Questions about Funerals and Burials in New York

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:30:50 +0000

Funerals and Burials in New York Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions about Planning a NY Funeral or Burial It’s estimated that, when a loved one dies, there are more than 50 tasks that need to be handled, from the order of service for the memorial to the selection of a memorial or monument. In the Jewish tradition, there may be even more details to handle, from the preparation of the body...

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Planning Jewish Funerals for the Snowbird Community

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:58:53 +0000

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, but spend the winter months in the warmer climate in Florida or other points south. Many Jewish retirement groups in New York and...

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Jewish Funeral and Burial Practices When Death Occurs Somewhere Distant

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:57:51 +0000

Respecting Jewish Traditions | Suspending the Requirement of Burial within 24 Hours In the Jewish tradition, after the death of a practicing member of the faith, the deceased should be buried as soon as possible, customarily within 24 hours of death. The admonition to do so stems from the book of Deuteronomy, which says that unnecessarily failing to bury a body in a timely manner may be considered...

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What to Do When Death Occurs

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:38:43 +0000

Taking the Right Steps to Honor Jewish Tradition after the Death of a Loved One The death of a family member or loved one is often a life-changing event, evoking powerful reminiscences. In the Jewish tradition, which places great importance on maintaining the dignity of the decedent, there are specific steps you want to take in the immediate minutes and hours after death. When death is imminent...

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Paying Your Respects during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:25:40 +0000

Funerals, Grief and Mourning in the Time of Social Distancing and Shelter-in-Place After the death of a loved one, there’s a need to be physically present with the deceased, as well as with others. Touching, embracing and hugging—it’s an important part of the grieving and the healing processes. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with public health experts urging everyone to maintain minimal...

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