INFORMATION

 

The intention of the following requirements is to ensure the sanctity, dignity, and appropriate maintenance of the cemetery of Temple Brith Sholom located within Cortland Rural Cemetery in Cortland, New York.  Rules and regulations for plot purchase, interment, and maintenance are as follows:

 

· Cemetery plots may be purchased at the time of death or any time prior by contacting a committee member.

 

· The use of an approved funeral director is suggested.  The funeral director will advise about Jewish funeral rites and oversee interment.

 

 Area Funeral Directors Knowledgeable in Jewish Burial Rites: 

Riccardi Funeral Home                           Cortland, NY        607-753-1053

Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc.       Cortland, NY        607-756-2885

Birnbaum Funeral Services Inc.         Syracuse, NY        315-472-5291

Sisskind Funeral Services LLC            Syracuse, NY       315-446-4848

 

· Monument size cannot exceed 30 inches wide and 27 inches high for a single plot (or 37 inches wide and 34 inches high including base).  For a double plot monuments may not exceed 48 inches wide and 48 inches high (or 60 inches wide and 56 inches high including base).

 

· Monument materials other than stone must be presented to the Cemetery Committee for approval.

 

·In our cemetery, it is customary for men to be buried to the left of their spouse, but this is not mandatory.

 

·Planting around monuments requires Cemetery Committee approval.  The cost of plantings and maintenance are the family’s responsibility.  The committee retains the right to remove any plants that become overgrown or unsightly.

 

     No funerals are permitted on Saturdays or Jewish holidays.

           Cremated remains are permitted in Section B only.

 

 For further information concerning cemetery rules and                               regulations, please contact a committee member.

 

                   TEMPLE BRITH SHOLOM

             Cemetery Plot Fees                    

 

               Members 

                         ·Plot fee assessed by Cortland Rural Cemetery      $1000.           

                             ·Right To Interment in the Jewish Section of CRC     $  500.

                                                (includes grounds care)                                      Total    $1500.                                                                                  

                                                                         

                                                            Non-Members 

                             ·Plot fee assessed by Cortland Rural Cemetery   $1000.           

                                ·Right To Interment in the Jewish Section of CRC $1000.

                                                  (includes grounds care)                                                        Total $2000.                                              

                                                                                                                             

                     Total fees are to be paid prior to interment directly to:

                   Temple Brith Sholom Cemetery Committee

                       or to your funeral director for distribution as appropriate.

                                                                     

 

                                       TEMPLE BRITH SHOLOM

                                                           Social Hall Use 

                                      Use of Temple Brith Sholom’s social hall is available for an additional fee.                             Use of the sanctuary for funerals is prohibited.

                                              Members   $250.      Non-Members   $400.

                                      

                                    Social Hall fee is to be paid prior to interment directly to:

                      Temple Brith Sholom Cemetery Committee

                       

                            

                                         Please refer to your funeral director and Cortland Rural              Cemetery for additional fees for interment, tent, chairs, etc.