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This program is designed to assist families living in the Greater Washington area, and in financial distress, provide a loved one with a dignified burial in accordance with Jewish law. Whether it is connecting someone with the right resources or providing direct financial assistance, we are committed to assisting in this holy work. In addition to having arrangements local funeral homes and cemetery, we further supplement the cost.
Chesed Shel Emes Services Provided:
- We arrange for a free Tahara with the Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington.
- Based on the specific situation and need we will supplement or cover funeral home costs.
- We have contracted discounted funeral service at Torchinsky Funeral Home & Sagel Bloomfield Funeral.
- We supplement burial cost for any of the Jewish cemeteries within the Greater Washington Area.
- We have contracted discounted burial at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Adelphi Maryland.
- We will further supplement the cost of a plain monument or marker.
Pre-need arrangements can be made before an individual dies, when it is clear that there in not much time left. We can also provide assistance in other situations when a person will not qualify for government benefits, and does not have sufficient funds for a funeral from a commercial funeral home. Please contact us as quickly as possible so we can help make sure the niftar is prepared for burial immediately after the death in accordance with Jewish law.
Who Qualifies? Applicant requires a reference by any one of the Orthodox Rabbinical leaders in the Greater Washington area.
Who Qualifies? Applicant requires a reference by any one of the Orthodox Rabbinical leaders in the Greater Washington area.
