Jewish Cemeteries in Kings County, NY
There are 5 Jewish cemeteries in Kings County, NY 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 Kings County, NY
- Washington Cemetery5400 Bay Parkway · Brooklyn, NY · est. 1850Jewish cemetery
- B'nai Jeshurum and Shereth Israel Cemetery2 Cypress Hills Street · Queens, NYJewish cemetery
- Salem Field Cemetery775 Jamaica Avenue · Queens, NYJewish cemetery
- Maimonides CemeteryQueens, NYJewish cemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryQueens, NYJewish cemetery
Other affiliations in Kings County, NY
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 Kings County, NY?
We list 5 Jewish cemeteries in Kings County, NY. 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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