Jewish Cemeteries in Essex County, MA
There are 10 Jewish cemeteries in Essex County, MA in our directory. Jewish cemeteries follow halakhic burial customs and are typically owned by a congregation, burial society (chevra kadisha) or benevolent association.
Listed when the source data records a Jewish affiliation or the official name states it. Affiliations are never inferred from saints' names alone.
Jewish Cemeteries in Essex County, MA
- Congregation Ahabat Sholom Memorial ParkMiddleton, MAMemorial park
- Beth El CemeterySouth Peabody, MAJewish cemetery
- Bnai Brith CemeteryPeabody, MAJewish cemetery
- Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery Association of ChelseaMiddleton, MAJewish cemetery
- Jewish Community Center of Chelsea CemeteryMiddleton, MAJewish cemetery
- Newburyport Hebrew CemeterySalisbury, MAJewish cemetery
- Sons of Israel CemeteryLawrence, MAJewish cemetery
- Temple Beth Shalom Memorial ParkMiddleton, MAMemorial park
- Temple Emanuel CemeteryLawrence, MAJewish cemetery
- Temple Israel CemeterySouth Peabody, MAJewish cemetery
Other affiliations in Essex County, MA
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jewish cemetery?
Jewish cemeteries follow halakhic burial customs and are typically owned by a congregation, burial society (chevra kadisha) or benevolent association.
How many Jewish cemeteries are in Essex County, MA?
We list 10 Jewish cemeteries in Essex County, MA. Listed when the source data records a Jewish affiliation or the official name states it. Affiliations are never inferred from saints' names alone.
Why might a Jewish cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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