Jewish funeral directors

Funeral directors with experience in Jewish traditions across Australia.

According to Funerals Direct, there are 18 funeral directors listed with experience in Jewish funeral traditions across Australia.

Jewish funeral traditions are guided by halacha (Jewish law) and emphasise rapid burial, simplicity, and respect for the body. Burial typically takes place within 24 to 48 hours. The Chevra Kadisha (sacred burial society) handles preparation. Australian Jewish communities in Sydney, Melbourne, and other capitals have established Chevra Kadisha groups and dedicated cemetery sections.

Jewish funeral traditions

  • Burial traditionally occurs within 24 to 48 hours of death
  • Embalming is generally avoided; a simple wooden coffin (aron) is used
  • The Chevra Kadisha prepares the body with ritual washing (tahara) and shrouds (tachrichim)
  • Shomrim (watchers) remain with the body from death until burial
  • Mourning periods include Shiva (7 days of intense mourning), Shloshim (30 days), and the annual Yahrzeit
  • Cremation is not accepted in Orthodox tradition; Reform and Progressive views vary

What to look for in a funeral director

Look for a funeral director who works closely with the local Chevra Kadisha, understands the importance of timing and ritual purity, and can coordinate with synagogues and rabbis. Most major capitals have funeral directors with dedicated Jewish funeral services.

Practices vary between communities and individual families. The summary above reflects common Australian patterns. Speak with your funeral director about your specific wishes.

Jewish funeral directors

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David Lloyd Funerals Belmont premises
5.01 reviewsBelmont, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals Belmont is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Belmont, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

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David Lloyd Funerals Beresfield premises
4.86 reviewsBeresfield, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals Beresfield is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Beresfield, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

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Remembrance Funerals premises
4.8280 reviewsCarramar, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Carramar, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Lonergan & Raven Funerals premises
4.617 reviewsClifton Hill, VIC

Lonergan & Raven Funerals in Clifton Hill offers witness cremations as a standard option for any family, with practical experience accommodating Hindu rituals where being present at the final step matters most. The team also pairs witness cremations with church or chapel services beforehand for families who want both, and works across Catholic, Anglican, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and secular formats. Family-run rather than corporate. Phone the Clifton Hill office directly to discuss specific cultural or religious requirements.

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Icon Funeral Services premises
4.662 reviewsKingsgrove, NSW

Icon Funeral Services in Kingsgrove has provided personalised funeral services for over 45 years, drawing on deep combined experience across diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The team of experienced funeral professionals guides families through every step of the planning process, creating meaningful farewells that reflect each person's unique life and legacy. Icon Funeral Services offers tailored packages for cremations, religious services, and non-religious ceremonies, with support available for advance arrangements to ease stress on families. Contact the team today to discuss your specific needs and preferences.

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Caring Funerals premises
4.420 reviewsFive Dock, NSW

Caring Funerals in Five Dock serves the inner west of Sydney across a range of faith traditions. Past families have noted that director Adam and the team are personally reachable outside standard hours, rather than via a call centre, and that they work to a smaller-firm pace. The home is family run, with 24 hour phone support.

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Allison Monkhouse - Wantirna premises
4.4222 reviewsWantirna, VIC

Allison Monkhouse - Wantirna is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Wantirna, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Islamic families. Languages spoken at the office include Vietnamese, Greek, Korean. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Allison Monkhouse - Brighton premises
4.324 reviewsBrighton, VIC

Allison Monkhouse has been serving Greater Melbourne since 1860, operating as a family-run funeral director with eight fully owned chapels and arrangement centres across Victoria. The business provides funeral services for religious, non-religious and culturally diverse backgrounds, with multilingual staff supporting communities including Chinese, Vietnamese, Greek, Korean, Indian and Sri Lankan families. Operating across Melbourne's CBD, inner suburbs, eastern, northern and western corridors, Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula, the team also specialises in national and international repatriations. Contact the 24/7 team on (03) 9546 5870 to discuss your family's specific needs.

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David Lloyd Funerals Toronto premises
4.36 reviewsToronto, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals Toronto is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Toronto, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

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David Lloyd Funerals Bateau Bay premises
4.01 reviewsLloyd, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals Bateau Bay is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Lloyd, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

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David Lloyd Funerals Mayfield premises
3.02 reviewsMayfield, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals Mayfield is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Mayfield, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Leanne O’Dea Funeral Directors premises
1.01 reviewsMedina, WA

Leanne O'Dea Funeral Directors has served Perth and Western Australia for over 135 years, establishing itself as a family-owned funeral director since 1888 across five generations. Operating from nine locations including Medina, Cannington, Cottesloe, Dianella, Fremantle, Mandurah, Midland, Perth, and Westminster, the business provides burial, cremation, entombment, and repatriation services. The team offers personalised tributes, multicultural services, pet-friendly options, and live stream ceremonies to accommodate families unable to attend in person. With a newly refurbished Cannington location featuring modern facilities, Leanne O'Dea supports families across Perth with thoughtful funeral planning and pre-paid arrangements.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Jewish
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No reviews yetYokine, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Yokine, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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No reviews yetBibra Lake, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Bibra Lake, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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No reviews yetArmadale, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Armadale, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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No reviews yetNorth Yunderup, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in North Yunderup, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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No reviews yetLloyd, NSW

David Lloyd Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Lloyd, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Anglican, Uniting Church, Orthodox Christian families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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No reviews yetBaldivis, WA

Remembrance Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Baldivis, WA and surrounding areas. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Jewish families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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