Jewish Cemeteries in Philadelphia County, PA
There are 8 Jewish cemeteries in Philadelphia County, PA 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 Philadelphia County, PA
- Mikveh Israel CemeteryPhiladelphia, PAJewish cemetery
- Adath Jeshurun CemeteryCheltenham, PAJewish cemetery
- Chevra Bikur Cholim CemeteryCheltenham, PAJewish cemetery
- Congregation Mikveh Israel Beth El Emeth CemeteryMillbourne, PAJewish cemetery
- Hebrew Mutual Burial GroundYeadon, PAJewish cemetery
- Mikveh Israel Federal Street CemeteryPhiladelphia, PAJewish cemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryCheltenham, PAJewish cemetery
- Mount Sinai CemeteryCheltenham, PAJewish cemetery
Other affiliations in Philadelphia County, PA
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 Philadelphia County, PA?
We list 8 Jewish cemeteries in Philadelphia County, PA. 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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