When Death Occurs
- If your loved one is under hospice care, your first call is to the hospice so they can send a nurse to verify the death and prepare the necessary paperwork. Then call the clergy.
- If your loved one is in a hospital, the hospital staff will assist you by verifying the death and preparing the necessary paperwork. Then call the clergy.
- If your loved one dies under other circumstances: Call the Clergy.
- If your loved one is out of town, Call the clergy.
- How to contact the Beth El clergy:
- Rabbi Harris: 301-928-7288
- Rabbi Megdal: 240-781-8689
- Hazzan Fradkin: 240-543-0218
If unable to reach a clergy member, please contact the Beth El office at 301-652-2606 during office hours. One of the office staff will get in touch with a clergy member. Response times may be delayed over Shabbat or a Jewish holiday.
The clergy will guide you through the next steps:
- Contacting a funeral home.
- Discussing and arranging
- Providing information on cemeteries and burials. If you do not own a plot, Beth El can guide you with the arrangements.
- Funeral plans.
- Shiva coordination.
- Beth El will also prepare a condolence notice to go out to the congregation, with your permission.
Please click on the buttons below for more information.
Funeral Homes
Cemeteries
From the Time of Death to the Funeral
Function of the Chevra Kadisha
The Day of the Burial
The Periods of Mourning
Unveiling Ceremony Guide
Unveiling Ceremony Booklet
Resources
