The Cemetery Association
Introduction
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel Cemetery Association cemeteries are operated for the benefit of BEKI members and their families, and of the general Jewish community. The Cemetery Association is independently incorporated and operated, insuring perpetual maintenance and care of its cemeteries. The Cemetery Association owns and operates the Beth El Memorial Park on Warner Street in Hamden, CT, and the Keser Israel Memorial Park on Farwell Street in West Haven, CT. Both cemeteries were rated "acceptable" by the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Cemetery Survey of 2005 with respect to care and maintenance.
The cemeteries are under the religious jurisdication of the rabbi of Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel. Only the natural remains of Jewish persons as defined by Jewish law may be buried in the cemeteries, and all preparation and burials are performed in accordance with Jewish law.
Plots are moderately priced and available to synagogue members and non-members. Purchase price includes perpetual care of the plot and cemetery grounds.
Directions
On your GPS or on-line maps, use the address of the post office next door, 75 Farwell St., New Haven CT 06516. To send mail to the Cemetery Association, use the office address at bottom.
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI) and the Cemetery Office
To Beth El Memorial Park (Warner St. Cemetery, Hamden) from BEKI
To Keser Israel Memorial Park (Farwell St. Cemetery, West Haven) from BEKI
Map showing synagogue and both cemeteriesRelated Information
Recent Deaths in the BEKI community
Yahrzeits by Name
Recommended reading: The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, Maurice Lamm (New York: Jonathan David), 1969 (revised 2000), ISBN 0824604229.Contact Information
For information on price, availability, maintenance and conditions, please contact a Cemetery Director.
Call (203) 389-2108 x57 (24-hour)
Email cemetery@beki.org
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT USA 06515-1724
(203) 389-2108
Fax (24-hour) (203) 389-5899
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Email to the BEKI office: office@beki.org
Email to Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen: jjtilsen@beki.org
