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Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, the only not-for-profit funeral chapel in New York City owned and operated by the Jewish community, provides affordable funeral services and burial options in Manhattan. We handle all necessary preparations and transportation arrangements for burial services in New York, Florida, Israel, or anywhere else, ensuring a seamless and easy process for you and your family during this difficult time.

Why Choose Plaza Jewish Community Chapel?

Our mission is to ensure that every member of the Jewish community receives a dignified and respectful Jewish funeral at an affordable cost.

In keeping with Plaza’s mission of community awareness and concern, we will continue to provide all essential services in these times of uncertainty to accommodate your needs. 

If a death has occurred, please call 212-769-4400 for immediate assistance.

Our educational programs support those working in end of life services, as well as those who are elevating end of life conversations. From students to seniors, Plaza Jewish provides programming in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice facilities and higher education.
The process of grief is not a business proposition, but an emotional, human passage to be treated with dignity and conscience. Plaza Jewish Community Chapel offers access to various grief counseling resources for you and your family whenever you need it.

Funeral Pre-Planning

Ease the emotional and financial burden for your family and pre-plan your funeral at Plaza Jewish. Our team specializes in customized arrangements for you in your time of need.

The Cost Advantage of Plaza 

A funeral with Plaza Jewish is considerably less expensive than other funeral chapels in Manhattan.

Plaza

$7,090

Riverside Manhattan

$10,185

Frank E.
Campbell

$15,970

Riverside Westchester

$9,430

Taken from each company’s general price list. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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Plaza Jewish is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.

Funerals & Services

Monuments & Inscriptions

If you and your family are considering a memorial stone for your family member or friend, we provide a range of customizable options that meet your needs.

A Death Has Occurred

Planning a funeral is never easy, but at Plaza Jewish we promise to guide you through this difficult time with care. You don’t have to go through the process alone.

A Death is Near

If a death is expected or near, Plaza Jewish can help guide you and your family with sensitivity, clarity and thoughtfulness when making funeral arrangements.

Extraordinarily caring and knowledgeable staff provide solace, support and comfort at the most difficult times. As a community based organization, Plaza proves over and over again that it is committed to delivering the highest quality service at the most fair rates possible.

Gregory Katz, LFD

Senior Funeral Director,
Director of Communal Partnerships

Edward Yarmus, LFD

Funeral Director

Anthony Caratozzolo 

Funeral Director,
Certified Pre-Plan Director

Funeral Director

Lily Sage Weinrieb 

Funeral Director

Yevgeniy “Eugene” Duvidzon 

Funeral Director

Joshua Benditcha

Meet Our Funeral Directors

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Darren Picht, LFD

Executive Vice President,
Funeral Division

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Rachel Wassermann

Funeral Director

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