The B’nai Zion Cemetery Committee oversees two cemeteries and all matters pertaining to them. It is chaired by Laura Israel. If you would like to reserve your plot or contact the committee for any reason, please email us at: bzcemetery@gmail.com.
Chevra Kadisha and Shemirah
The Chevra Kadisha (a group that is trained in preparation of the body according to Jewish custom) and Shemirah (sitting with the deceased) is composed of members of all three local Jewish congregations in Chattanooga.
In Case of Death
In case of death, please contact our office at (423) 894-8900 during normal office hours. Outside of our business hours, please contact one of the approved funeral homes. They will be able to contact the Rabbi and the cemetery staff.
Cemeteries
B’nai Zion Cemetery 605 Lullwater Rd Chattanooga, TN 37405
Shaari Zion Cemetery/Workmen’s Circle Cemetery 308 Rowe Rd Chattanooga, TN 37411
Cemetery References
FIND A GRAVE ONLINE – findagrave.com has good coverage for the Chattanooga area. In many instances, photographs of the gravestones are included.
Funeral Homes
The following three funeral homes have been approved by the Rabbi and can accommodate all Jewish burial practices.
Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory
7454 E Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 894-2010
For information on headstones and footstones, we recommend Rico Monuments 4608 Rossville Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37407 (423) 821-0804
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