Jewish Graveside Services & Direct Burials
Funeral Planning
Essential Information on Jewish Graveside Services & Direct Burials in New York
At Cremations & Burials, we understand the importance of honoring Jewish burial traditions with respect, simplicity, and dignity. Our Jewish graveside services and direct burial options are designed to meet religious requirements while easing the emotional and financial burden on families during a difficult time.
Formerly known as Peter P. Dohanich Funeral Service, Inc., our funeral home has decades of experience serving Jewish families throughout New York City, New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. We are committed to providing prompt, affordable, and tradition-respecting burial services in accordance with Jewish customs.
Compassionate Guidance Through the Burial Process
Making funeral arrangements can feel overwhelming, especially when time-sensitive religious considerations are involved. Our licensed funeral directors are highly experienced in coordinating Jewish direct burials and graveside services, ensuring every detail is handled with care, efficiency, and respect.
We assist families with all necessary arrangements, including documentation, coordination with cemeteries, and burial scheduling—allowing you to focus on honoring your loved one and supporting your family.
Professional Standards You Can Trust
Our funeral directors adhere to strict quality and ethical standards. Each service is handled with professionalism and compassion, ensuring that your loved one receives a dignified burial consistent with Jewish values. We take pride in providing clear communication, honest pricing, and dependable service from start to finish.
Services Included in Jewish Direct Burials
Our Jewish direct burial services are available throughout NYC (all five boroughs) and select areas of New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Please contact us to confirm availability for your specific location.
Included services typically cover:
Professional care and oversight by licensed funeral directors
Coordination with cemetery and necessary permits
Timely and respectful transportation
Assistance with required documentation
Additional Services Where Charges Apply:
- Extra personnel $125 per man as necessary
- Witnessing of direct burial without funeral home service
- Cemetery charges — purchase, opening, and closing of plot
- Vault or grave-liner If applicable
- Clergy charges
- Hearse/ limousine
- Greater than 25 miles beyond NYC limits additional charges for service vehicle/$3.50 per mile
- Death certificate charges for NYC $15 per copy/NYS $10 per copy
- Next day FedEx of death certificates $25
- Disposition permits/NYC permit fee $40
- NYC charges a correction fee to documents of $40
- Any direct burial outside NYC (5 boroughs) — please call our funeral director for pricing
Serving Jewish Families with Care & Integrity
We are honored to support Jewish families during times of loss by offering respectful, affordable, and tradition-centered burial services. If you have questions or need immediate assistance, our compassionate staff is available to guide you every step of the way.