The body is very sacred for Jews. Therefore there are some customs that are followed to prepare the body for burial.
Get a sense of the format of a Jewish funeral ceremony and the traditions that occur.
By Jewish custom, burial is definitely preferred over cremation. When you attend a graveside service, you will need to get familiar with some of the basic rituals.
When a loved one dies, everyone, no matter where they live, experiences some level of grief. For some, the bereavement experience can be profoundly isolating. Learn how the collective, community-oriented aspects of Jewish mourning traditions can bring camaraderie and comfort.