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Cemetery Plots Committee

Purpose: Act as a liaison between Tikvat Israel and the local cemeteries.  Works in concert with the Bereavement Committee to advise congregants in making funeral arrangements.

See Bereavement Committee for further bereavement support. 

Activities: Advise congregants in making funeral arrangements; arrange for Tahara (ritual bathing of the deceased); arrange funeral services in Tikvat Israel's Sanctuary or at graveside; arrange for Shomer (someone to be with the deceased) before the funeral at the Synagogue; arrange for a meal of condolence for the mourners at their immediate return from the funeral; coordinate shiva minyanim and supply the shiva house with siddurim (prayer books) and low chairs, if desired; and provide funeral contract with Sagel Funeral Direction.

Tikvat Israel, in an effort to provide for the needs of its congregants, has purchased cemetery property at both Judean Gardens (Sliver Spring/Rockville) and The Garden of Remembrance (Clarksburg).  The resale price of sites to our members is the same.  Other than the difference in location, the primary difference is the ability to erect headstones at The Garden of Remembrance versus use of ground level markers at Judean Garden.  For more informationon either cemetary, contact Executive Director Michael Grossman.  For more information on The Garden of Remembrance, our newest option, follow the link below:

www.gardenofremembrance.org

Please also refer to the Bereavement Committee for assistance in this area.

Seeking New Members: Anyone interested in helping with the above activities may contact Michael Grossman in the office, or contact the Bereavement Committee.

Contact: Michael Grossman, Executive Director

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