Chevra Kadisha groups and funeral homes each bring essential expertise, compassion, and commitment to honoring the deceased and supporting grieving families. Strong partnerships between these groups aren’t just “nice to have”—they are vital for upholding Jewish burial practices with dignity, respect, and humanity.
We are proud to share this new resource, Building Meaningful Relationships Between Chevra Kadisha and Funeral Homes: A Guide for Collaboration and Communication. Whether you’re reaching out to a funeral home for the first time or working to strengthen an existing connection, this guide offers practical strategies to help you navigate the journey with confidence and care.
We are deeply grateful to Sherry Bensimon and Rayshel Campana of Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors for their partnership in shaping this resource. Their insight, dedication, and commitment to building bridges between funeral homes and Chevra Kadisha groups helped bring this guide to life.
We hope this guide will be a trusted companion—offering clear steps, thoughtful framing, and a shared vision for creating relationships rooted in kavod (honor), understanding, and collaboration.