Making the Arrangements
After we have your loved one in our care, there are a few more steps to funeral planning. We are here to assist and support you as you navigate the process.
Decisions to be made:
The funeral coordinator at the cemetery will guide you through the planning of the funeral and burial.
- When and where will the funeral service take place
- At what cemetery will the burial take place
- Who will officiate the service, who else will speak
- Who will serve as pallbearers
Information you will need:
Information about the deceased is required in order to register the death in Manitoba.
If you don’t immediately have all the information, don’t worry. There will be an opportunity to follow up.
- Full English name of the deceased
- Date of birth
- Social Insurance Number
- Hebrew name and parent’s names
Other considerations:
- After the burial, the focus turns to comforting the mourners.
- Jewish tradition includes a Meal of Condolence, a gathering held after the burial where mourners are cared for by community and have an opportunity to share memories.
- Will there be a meal of condolence, and if so, where will it be held ?
- Shiva refers to a 7 day period during which immediate relatives of the deceased stay at home and are cared for by family and friends.
- Will there be a formal shiva, where and when will the family sit ?
- Will there be prayer services at the Shiva house ?
- We can provide Prayer books, kippot and a seven day candle
What to Expect Next:
Once arrangements are made, service details will be posted on our website .
A funeral announcement will be emailed to our list of community subscribers.
Attending a Jewish Funeral
Jewish funerals are often held within a day or two of death and may be held graveside, at a synagogue, or in our chapel. A typical service includes readings of Psalms, a eulogy, and the traditional memorial prayers.