We wish you and your family strength and comfort in the time of your grief and anguish. Please do get in touch; we want to do everything we can to help and support you. The Rabbi or other members of the Synagogue staff will talk you through what you have to do next. 

 

If you have suffered the loss of a dear one please contact the office via email or call us on 020 8905 4096. Out of office hours please call the Jewish Joint Burial Society on 020 8989 5252 who will give you the advice you need or see their website. For urgent queries call David on 07730 200792.

 

Our short book The Laws Of Life explains what has to be done following a death, including contact details of key organisations, and offers a concise but comprehensive overview of Jewish traditions and practices in loss and mourning. 

 

Click here for contact details of local register offices and burial societies.​

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Funerals take place at the Western Cemetery, near Cheshunt, EN7 5HT. We are also able to officiate at a number of other burial grounds. Please click on Google Maps to find the Western Cemetery or to download directions and a map.

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Here is the text of the Kaddish accompanied by a transliteration.

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Please inform us of the arrangements for the Shivah; we are able to provide chairs, books and officiants to lead the prayers.

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The Synagogue sends out details of bereavements to a list of members who have indicated that they would like to receive this information. It is a simple and helpful way of telling the community so that we can support you.

 

More information can be found in Death & Mourning - Life Cycle.