Jewish Funeral Services in Greenwich
For members & non-members, at the heart of our bereavement service is a desire to ensure kavod ha’met (honour/dignity in death). In and out of London. Including SE10 Postcodes and Greenwich.
Pre-planning your Jewish Funeral, or arranging a timely service for a loved one can be a peaceful and respectful process with help from Liberal Judaism. You do not need to be a member to contact us. If you live in or around Greenwich including: Abbey Wood, Avery Hill, Blackheath, Charlton, Coldharbour, Deptford, Eltham, Horn Park, Greenwich Peninsula, Kidbrooke, Lee, Mottingham, New Charlton, New Eltham, Plumstead, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, Well Hall, Westcombe Park, Woolwich and other areas, we can advise on the closest burial or cremation options, depending on your wishes.
How do I plan a Jewish Funeral inside or outside of London?
Once a death has been confirmed by a medical professional, a designated person should call a funeral director to arrange moving the deceased from their current location. Before the funeral service takes place, a cause of death certificate must be obtained and the death must be registered. From there arrangements can be made for an appropriate farewell service. Liberal Judaism can advise you every step of the way. To discuss your personal circumstances, please do contact our compassionate team.
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Members and Non-Members
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Shivah
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Stone Setting
“And Abraham proceeded to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.”
(Genesis 23:2)
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If you live in Greenwich and surrounding areas and would like advice regarding a funeral, please do get in touch for a compassionate service.
Funeral Options for members and non-members in and around Greenwich.
Funeral options for members
Members of our Liberal Judaism Burial & Cremation Scheme have the option to be buried in one of our cemeteries. You can also opt for a cremation, organised under our auspices. Liberal Judaism’s cemeteries can bury Jews and also, where required, their non-Jewish partners. This enables mixed-faith partners the option to be buried together. Consistent with progressive principles, Liberal Judaism offers woodland burials and also supports families if the deceased has opted to donate their body for the purpose of medical research.
Funeral options for non-members
Liberal Judaism is proud to conduct non-member funerals. We provide a sympathetic, first class and fully inclusive Jewish funeral, conducted by a Liberal rabbi. We can also help with burial, woodland burial and cremation. Liberal Judaism can arrange for couples to be buried together, including the case of couples where one of the partners is not Jewish.
Under the care of Liberal Judaism, burials of non-members can take place at Edgwarebury Cemetery (Edgware) or altertnatively, The Western Cemetery (Cheshunt) in London. Cremations, however, can take place at any London crematorium. We are also able to assist people outside of London so please get in touch for support.
Non-Jewish partners of Jewish people may be buried in all Liberal sections situated at Edgwarebury, and in the woodland section at Cheshunt providing their Jewish partner is, or will be buried in the same plot.
Liberal Judaism is committed to helping non-members and their families, but please note that the only definite way to guarantee a plot is to join a Liberal Jewish community.
In the case of couples, please be aware that the family is not purchasing the plot, but only the right for the second partner to be buried alongside their loved one (either as a non-member or as a member if he or she decides to become one).
Shivah
We can provide a Liberal Judaism rabbi for shivah services. This is additional to the standard cost of the funeral. Rabbis charge around £200. Please contact us for assistance with arranging this service.
Stone Setting
Stone settings are usually held around a year after the funeral. Liberal Judaism can with the arrangements.
Three stone masons have authorisation to carry out work in our cemeteries. We will provide their details upon request. The cost of the stone setting can be discussed and paid directly to the stone mason. We can also provide you with a Liberal rabbi in order to officiate at the stone setting. (This service costs around £200. Please contact us for information)
Frequently Asked Questions
Information and Example Costs
Funeral Services for Greenwich including: Abbey Wood, Avery Hill, Blackheath, Charlton, Coldharbour, Deptford, Eltham, Horn Park, Greenwich Peninsula, Kidbrooke, Lee, Mottingham, New Charlton, New Eltham, Plumstead, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, Well Hall, Westcombe Park, Woolwich and other areas.