by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Apr 1, 2022 | Funeral Preplanning, Funeral support
The Things You Want to Know about Making Your Funeral and Burial Arrangements in Advance With the passing of a loved one, there are often a multitude of decisions to be made and details to resolve, which can make life even more stressful. Accordingly, one of the...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 9, 2022 | Jewish Funeral Services, Jewish Funeral Traditions
Is Cremation Allowed in the Jewish Tradition? In the Jewish faith, there are long-held beliefs and traditions that have generally eschewed cremation as an option after death. Though opposition remains in many communities, more and more members of the Jewish faith are...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Mar 3, 2022 | Funeral support
Supporting a Family Member or Friend in Times of Loss When a family member or friend is grieving the death of a loved one, we want to be a source of comfort and support for them. While we can act with the best of intentions, we can unfortunately do things that only...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 11, 2022 | Jewish Funeral Services, Jewish Funeral Traditions
The Distinct Customs of the Jewish Faith The rich history and legacy of the Jewish faith includes traditions that originated thousands of years ago, including many of the customs associated with death and burial. Though there may be some unique practices in some...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Feb 8, 2022 | Jewish Funeral Services, Jewish Funeral Traditions
Why Jewish Mourners Place Stones on a Loved One’s Grave At the end of the powerful, award-winning film Schindler’s List, mourners file one-by-one past the grave of Oskar Schindler, laying down stones of many shapes and sizes as they stop to honor his memory. It’s a...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 13, 2022 | Jewish Holidays
The Story Behind the Jewish Festival of Lots If you’re out and about on March 16-17, 2022, and you see people decked out in carnival-like costumes, but no green in sight, you’ve likely come upon a local celebration of Purim. Also known as the Jewish Festival of Lots,...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Jan 6, 2022 | Jewish Holidays
What Is It? How Is It Celebrated? According to the Torah, the eleventh month of the Hebrew year is known as Shevat. Though it may not be as well known as some of the other months in the Jewish calendar, it is an important time within the Jewish faith. Shevat is...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 31, 2021 | Funeral Home Services, Funeral Preplanning, Funeral support
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...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Oct 30, 2021 | Jewish Holidays
Lighting the Menorah It’s History, Meaning and Tradition Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is just about a month away, beginning on Sunday, November 28, 2021, and extending for eight days until Monday, December 6. One of the most endearing symbols of Hanukkah...
by Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit | Aug 11, 2021 | Jewish Funeral Services, Jewish Funeral Traditions
Choosing the Right Gift to Send to a Jewish Person Whose Family Member Has Died When the loved one of a friend, co-worker or associate has died, there’s a common desire to send the grieving family members some type of gift, to let them know you are thinking of them...
