Recognizing that more and more Jewish families are choosing cremation today, many Jewish Dignity Memorial providers offer several cremation options in addition to traditional burial plans. Our caring professionals will gladly work with you to plan cremation services and memorialization that fulfill your wishes and honor your life or the life of your loved one.

It’s important to remember to plan for the permanent placement, or “final disposition,” of cremated remains – that is, what happens to the remains after the cremation takes place. Placement of cremated remains in a cremation garden or a mausoleum designed for urns called a “columbarium” at your local cemetery is important for many reasons:

• A permanent site gives loved ones a physical place for visitation and reflection.
• The ceremony accompanying the placement of an urn in a cremation niche or a cremation garden in a cemetery provides family and friends with closure after the loss of a loved one
• When cremated remains of a loved one are kept with relatives, they can easily become misplaced or discarded through the years, as future generations may not feel a connection to the deceased
• A permanent placement provides future generations with a location to visit when researching heritage

If cremation is your choice or the choice of your loved one, please contact us to design the custom service plan that’s right for you.

Using a Dignity Memorial provider gives you access to the following products, services and benefits:

Child / Grandchild Protection Plan

Acknowledging that nothing can ease the pain of losing a child or grandchild, we offer financial relief for those who choose a Dignity Memorial Cremation Plan. We will provide funeral or cremation services, at no cost, at any Dignity Memorial provider, up to the level of the plan you have selected. The child or grandchild must be less than 21 years of age and unmarried. Not available in Maryland.

24-Hour Compassion Helpline®

When traditional support like family or clergy is unavailable, you and your family are invited to use our toll-free Compassion Helpline for up to one year. The Helpline is staffed by professionals who have advanced degrees and are specially trained in grief counseling. May be purchased separately. 24-Hour Compassion Helpline is provided by Charles Nechtem & Associates, Inc.

Aftercare® Planner

This comprehensive estate management guide, with more than 70 pre-written letters, is an invaluable tool in helping finalize business and personal affairs that arise when a death occurs. It provides clear direction and valuable information that may also reduce legal and professional fees. May be purchased separately.

Everlasting Memorial®

Encompassing online, print and DVD media, the Everlasting Memorial allows your family to share remembrances of your loved one today and preserve these special memories for generations to come. May be purchased separately.

The Everlasting Memorial includes:

• A DVD of the MeM Moving Memories™ movie, a presentation of the images of the Memorial set to beautiful music
• A biography which may include any length of text
• Written and Audio Guest Books, to which family and friends may submit both written and spoken messages; these messages may then be published to the Memorial online
• A Life Remembered™ book, professionally bound and printed, telling your loved one’s life story with the Memorial’s biography, images and Guest Book messages
• Register Book and Service Items personalized with images and biographical information

Bereavement Travel Services

We provide the best available travel options throughout the U.S. and Canada and to many international destinations. On a moment’s notice, dedicated travel specialists will seek the best available airfares as well as hotel accommodations and car rentals for all family and friends to attend a funeral, cremation, memorial or graveside service. There is a nominal fee associated with the issuance of an airline ticket.

100% Service Guarantee

Each Dignity Memorial provider is committed to service beyond expectation before, during and after the service. To that end, we offer this guarantee: if there is anything we can do to meet your individual needs, please let us know and we will take care of it immediately.

National Transferability

Should you move more than 75 miles from where your original arrangements were made, your prearranged funeral services are fully transferable and will be honored by any Dignity Memorial provider throughout North America.

Dignity Memorial Guidance Series

Dignity Memorial providers understand that the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult, as is the accompanying grief. Our bereavement materials were developed to support and comfort those coping with these complex emotions. An extensive collection of booklets, DVDs and CDs offers professional advice and compassionate insight.

Personal Planning Guide

This helpful guide gives you everything you need to organize vital information like personal affairs, family heritage, military history, estate information and so much more. The Personal Planning Guide also makes your wishes known. It’s a great benefit to your family and relieves them of having to make many difficult decisions.

Away From Home Protection®
Away From Home Protection is offered by American Pre-Arrangement Services, Inc. American Pre-Arrangement Services, Inc. provides for the repatriation of remains when death occurs more than 75 miles from the permanent residence of the party for whom it was purchased. American Pre-Arrangement Services, Inc. will provide full assistance, including consular services, should death occur outside of the United States. Death must occur more than 75 miles from permanent residence. Not available for purchase in KY, NY, NJ, OR, Alberta, or British Columbia.

Ready to plan your cremation service now? Start planning right away with our free online planning tool. You can make your selections online and share them automatically with the family members or friends you designate. Or contact a Dignity Memorial provider near you to request your free Personal Planning Guide.


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