Auckland Jewish Burial and Benevolent Society

Recently there have been requests to clarify the services provided by the Auckland Jewish Burial and Benevolent Society. In response to those requests, we set out below some of the services we provide.

Services to families after death

In the event of a death in your family, please telephone Helen Levin on (09) 278 7756.

- initial and follow-up contact with the family;
- funeral and burial arrangements;
- taharah, including shrouds and gowns;
- offer shomer to accompany the deceased between death and the burial;
- provide food after the funeral, if requested
- provide a shiva candle
- after the funeral, the name of the deceased is put on the Synagogue Yahrzeit and Yizkor lists; and
- stone setting arrangements.

The cost of the undertaker, coffin, plot and headstone are additional to the services provided by your membership.
Insurance can be obtained through any member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand towards funeral expenses.

Membership of the Auckland Jewish Burial & Benevolent Society is separate from Beth Shalom fees, and not covered by the Synagogue. Subscriptions are: $30 family membership and $20 single membership.

Services to the community

- arrange the sale of Kosher wine, matzo and Pesach supplies;
- provide for the sale of Yahrzeit candles;
- maintain a Yahrzeit list; and
- provide assistance from the Benevolent Fund for people in need.

Membership of the Auckland Jewish Burial and Benevolent Society is open to members of Beth Shalom and people nominated by a Board member, and agreed to by our Committee.

If you have any other queries, please ask the office for a copy of our booklet "A Guide to Jewish Funeral and Mourning Customs".