Chicago Jewish Funerals
independent • jewish owned • since 1997
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Proud of being an all inclusive Jewish funeral home
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Dear community, our hearts and thoughts are with all of you during these difficult and challenging times. Chicago Jewish Funerals is honored, privileged and humbled to have served our community for more than two decades. We know the importance of safely caring for anyone arranging or attending a funeral service. As all of us are forced make adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to allow families to safely and respectfully participate in the funeral customs and rituals of our people.
As we transition into the next recovery Phase of COVID-19, Chicago Jewish Funerals will once again be able to offer chapel services in our Skokie and Buffalo Grove funeral homes.
The following guidelines will be in place, as per the State of Illinois as of October 31, 2020:
Chapel services will be limited to 10 guests.
All attendees must be masked and gloved – without exception.
Chicago Jewish Funerals will supply masks and gloves to all attendees.
All speakers, including clergy, must continue to wear masks and gloves even while at the podium.
Chicago Jewish Funerals is taking special precautions and procedures to routinely disinfect and clean all areas of the funeral home.
Social distancing is still in effect at all times.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
David I. Jacobson
Founder
Chicago Jewish Funerals
david@chicagojewishfunerals.com
Monthly Pre-Planning Zoom Webinar
Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7PM
-Join us every first Thursday of the month at 7PM to learn more about pre-planning and have your questions answered.
-Please email planahead@chicagojewishfunerals.com if you are interested
-Please note that this is a free educational event meant to cover general information – if you would like to discuss details regarding your personal pre-arrangements, when emailing, please request to schedule a private appointment.
During these challenging times, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the resources available to prepare for the inevitable. Pre-planning funeral arrangements is an important part of estate planning and is simply a smart personal and financial step to take. Whether you want to protect your family from the heartache of arranging a funeral, or want to safeguard your assets against cost increases, join us to learn more and ask any questions you might have.
Shabbat Shalom!
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In August 1997, David Jacobson founded Chicago Jewish Funerals because he believed there was a need to provide a service that was attentive to the needs of the bereaved as it was to the strong traditions of the Jewish people.
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