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Eligibility for Burial in Beth-El's Section of Elmwood

Persons buried in Beth-El’s Block 40 must be of the Jewish faith as defined by the committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative movement. The funeral must be conducted according to the guidelines established by Temple Beth-El.

A lot owned by a Temple Beth-El member may be used for the burial of the member, his/her children and/or parents. No others shall be buried in said lot, except by special permission of Temple Beth-El’s Board of Directors.

Lots may be sold or transferred if the member has paid them in full. The Cemetery Committee must receive an official request for such sale or transfer in writing from the member. The person purchasing the lot must meet Temple Beth-El’s criteria for burial at Block 40. The owner must receive written approval from the Cemetery Committee before proceeding with any action to sell or transfer a lot.