Jewish Burial Customs 24 Hours, Our team of experienced funeral We can arrange funeral services to take place in our chapel, a synagogue or graveside and can also help arrange the Shiva service as well. The human body is considered as sacred in death as it was in life as it contained a Godly soul. Circumstances (transporting the deceased, traveling long distances to attend the funeral) may require a delay, but burial should still occur as soon as possible. Traditionally, Jewish burials are conducted with great urgency. However, many modern funeral services will happen later so friends and family members can all attend. Traditionally a Jewish burial is supposed to take place within 24 hours of death. What is the rush? A speedy burial has benefits for the living and for the dead, while delaying a funeral unnecessarily is no good for either. From traditional washing and shmira to the tearing of garments and using an unadorned wooden casket, our team is well-versed in Jewish funeral customs. The swift timeline helps minimize the psychological burden on loved ones, who are already beginning the difficult journey of mourning. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel in Canton, Massachusetts, specializes in serving and fulfilling the needs of the Jewish community. 4a77wv, x98, eiu0, qfm, nbmmil, fx4fd, fmmir, izf7r65, 1xvc, ye9k,