Chevra Kadisha Of Greater Washington​
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Additional Resources

Documents & Forms

  • Brochure on Jewish burial by Rabbi Elchonon Zohn (click here)
  • Proxy and Directive - Health Care and Post-Mortem Decisions (click here)
  • Orthodox Union Instruction pamphlet for registering Living Will (click here)
  • Burial Wishes Directive ​Document (click here)

Finnancial Assistance

​Chesed Shel Emes Aid www.chesedshelemesaid.org - This program is designed to assist families living in the Greater Washington area, and  in financial distress, provide a loved one with a dignified burial in accordance with Jewish law. This is a program of Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington.

Website Resources

  • Vaad Harabbonim of Greater Washington www.capitolk.org
  • Misaskim of Greater Washington www.misaskimgw.org
  • The National Association of Chevra Kadisha at: www.nasck.org
  • Audio shiurim on nichum aveilim & mourning www.torahdownloads
  • Comprehensive resource for burial information www.peacefulreturn.com
  • Organize a siyum on shas mishnayos www.lzechernishmas.com
  • Arrange for kaddish to be said during the first year after death (click here)

​When elderly loved ones are facing their final days on this world

​End-of-life issues create, perhaps, the most stressful decisions one will ever have to face. When elderly loved ones are facing their final days on this world, Agudath Israel’s Chayim Aruchim allows access to Poskim experienced in this field, as well as a cadre of legal advisors and advocates, who will help the family at this difficult time, oftentimes resulting in helping to extend the life of one’s aged relatives. For more information visit www.chayimaruchim.com.

The Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington works under the auspices of the The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington.​​
The Men's Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Tax ID 30-1004802
  • Home
  • Resources
    • Halachic Living Will
    • Choosing Living Will
  • Burial Arrangements
    • Area Cemeteries
    • Burial in Israel
    • Additional Resources
    • Things To Know >
      • Funeral Practices
      • Sitting Shiva
      • Setting Up A Shiva House
      • Dealing w/ Children
      • After Shiva
  • Education
    • Holiness of Body
    • What is a Jewish Burial
    • Death & Afterlife
    • Cremation
  • Contact Us
    • Rabbinical Council
  • Join The Chevra Kadisha
    • Tahara Practices
    • Tahara Training >
      • Safety Policy
    • Chevra Kadisha History
  • Coronavirus