After attending a Funeral for one of my close relatives on 5/3/2015 I find it important to include a description of what occurred at the Cemetery Service.
Upon arrival at the Cemetery and walking up to the Grave, I observed a small metal bucket with two small shovels and a little dirt in it, positioned in close proximity to the grave. Because of this, it was impossible to properly perform the ritual.
That was all that was available to perform the Levayah.
Below is what is customary in the Jewish religion.
It is customary at Jewish funerals for the reverse side of the shovel to be used when depositing dirt on the casket ( Levayah ). This is to indicate the mourners' despair at performing such a task. It is also the custom at Jewish funeral ceremonies to insert the shovel in the ground before the subsequent family member picks it up. This is to symbolize the family's wish that death isn't contagious, and the next person to perform it is doing it of their own free will. It is also done to indicate an unfamiliarity with the upsetting task of burial.
Ladies and Gentleman, in the name of Adonai Echad, I personally hope that you afford your loved one the Honor and Respect they deserve, and use a Funeral Home, that provides, that Honor, Blessing and Integrity you all deserve.
AMEN!
http://articles.courant.com/2002-02-17/news/0202170006_1_investigators-buried-jewish
Before you think of using Weinstein Mortuary, contact Leonard Holtz of Hebrew Funeral Association. He has integrity, something you won't find at Weinstein's !
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Also you won't be charged a higher price, based on the kind of vehicle you drive!
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