A yahrzeit candle is lit for the seven days of mourning as well as on the anniversary of the death and on the evenings before we say the Yizkor service. The synagogues in the area have arrangements with cemeteries. Two, Beth David Synagogue and Temple Israel have burial societies, chevra kadisha, which prepare the body for burial according to Jewish law. The chevra kadisha of Beth David may be reached by calling Steven Feuer or Rabbi Asher Vale. The chevra kadisha of Temple Israel may be reached by calling David Schlam, 729-1312, or through Parson's Funeral Home.
Plots are available to any member of the local Jewish community.
All internments have to be with the assistance of an area congregational rabbi. More information may be obtained from Sheldon Gerber, 754-2070. A number of synagogues have committees which try to help their member families, in mourning, with food and other services. Temple Concord Brotherhood and Temple Israel each have a Caring Community Project which tries to attend to the needs of the family. Beth David Sisterhood also has a committee to prepare the meal for the family after the funeral.