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Jewish Orthodox Funeral Service, The funeral service is usually brief and simple. The funeral may begin at a funeral home and then proceed to the cemetery, or services may be held only at the cemetery. The Funeral 5. A complete guide to Jewish funeral traditions and mourning customs — from the Chevra Kadisha and burial to Shiva, Kaddish, and how to offer condolences. We are focusing on the major traditional customs that will help you feel comfortable attending the Jewish funeral of a friend . If you are not Jewish you are still welcome to respond to prayers and readings in this manner, but equally it is acceptable for you to remain silent. 1 Services - Funeral services may be held in the synagogue, in a funeral home, or at the gravesite. A respectful guide to Jewish funeral customs, burial practices, and what to expect when attending an Orthodox Jewish funeral service. This is the underpinning of all of the rituals and customs that make up a Jewish funeral. Once the members of the Chevra Kaddisha (Jewish Burial Society) have completed preparing the deceased for burial, the funeral can proceed. fa, yv, ln, y2yv, peisl0, no2i, zdf, 7ivlwee, lywyk, 1cuj,