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In our blog, we share resources and information that families in our community can use to cope with their loss or better understand their grief. We also write about ways we have been involved in the community. Check out our latest posts below.

Jewish Sympathy Gifts

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Cleveland Jewish Funerals | Leave a comment
Posted under Grief, Shiva, Sympathy

When you think of funerals, many people automatically think of flowers. However, this imagery does not really apply to a traditional Jewish funeral. So what should you bring to a Jewish family instead of funeral flowers? A Home-Cooked Meal In Judaism, the 7 days after burial is known as “shiva.” During shiva, the family of […]

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Facebook Memorial and Account Deletion

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Cleveland Jewish Funerals | Leave a comment
Posted under Financial, Resources

When a loved one passes, trying to take care of his or her online accounts can be difficult. However, you have several options regarding your loved one’s Facebook page. If you are an immediate family member, you can request that the account be removed permanently or you can change it to a Facebook memorial. When […]

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Cancel Services After Death of Loved One

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Cleveland Jewish Funerals | Leave a comment
Posted under Financial, Resources

After the funeral service, mourning families are still faced with some very practical responsibilities. There are a number of legal and financial matters that must be handled. Depending upon how much estate planning your loved one did, handling this can be a challenge. For example, it is necessary to inform a number of people and […]

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Veterans Burial Benefits

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Cleveland Jewish Funerals | Leave a comment
Posted under Veterans

We are often asked about Veteran Burial Benefits. At Dallas Jewish Funerals and Houston Jewish Funerals, it is an honor and a privilege for us to serve America’s heroes by providing a full range of service options for veterans and active duty military, as well as first responders. Our extensive expertise providing funeral services for […]

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Should Children Attend Funerals?

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Cleveland Jewish Funerals | Leave a comment
Posted under Grief

Frequently, when a loved one passes away, parents question whether children should attend the funeral. Often people consider the age of the children, but age is only part of the answer. The emotional maturity of the child is important as well as the interest of the child. Deciding whether your child should attend a funeral […]

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