SUMMER 2020
Update June 29, 2020

Maimonides Cemetery and its care team remain committed to providing service to our customers requiring Jewish burials. We are answering calls and responding to messages 24/7. Our Elmont and Brooklyn visiting hours have temporarily been adjusted. Please see below. 

Maimonides Cemetery has available plots. Purchase by appointment. Call 516 775 6222 for information. We will meet you outside, at the cemetery and show you some options based on your wishes. We can take care of most arrangements and grave purchases with minimal contact. 
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Maimonides Cemetery is very concerned about the health and safety of our families, employees, friends, and fellow
New Yorkers. We continue to follow all health, hygiene, and safety guidelines and we will update procedures as they evolve. Therefore as of June 29, 2020, a maximum of 20 healthy people with facemasks who are prepared to follow distancing protocols may attend a burial service. Facemasks are required in New York and at the cemetery. 
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We are currently open for limited visitors. All public health guidelines must be adhered to by visitors including maintaining 6 feet distance, mandatory face coverings, and no contact outside of household members. The office remains closed to walk-ins. We recommend you call and schedule an appointment if you need to see us. Please call us at 516 775 6222. 
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We appreciate your understanding in the scheduling of all burials and events as we cope with the reality of the health restrictions. We are accepting orders for grave openings from funeral directors. We will arrange for a mutually agreeable time. Please understand that our usual Spring landscaping is ongoing and we have resumed a vigorous effort to meet your care needs. These ongoing activities may be impacted by the demand for burials and health and safety concerns. If you need to place your lot in care or make planting arrangements, please call us to discuss your options at 516.775.6222. If you haven't paid your annual care bill, please do so immediately or call us to discuss your options.

Please call before visiting and remain flexible as we all cope with the current health situation.

If the cemetery needs to close, we will continue to update this website and answer phone calls. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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It is our hope that you and your family stay safe and healthy as we move through this Summer and beyond.

WEATHER ALERT
Maimonides Cemetery encourages visitors to be aware of local weather when coming to the cemetery. Occasionally.the cemetery will limit visitor access or close the cemetery when conditions are hazardous for the visitor or the graves


UPDATE
NEW YORK HEALTH ALERT
      
​TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND MEMBER FAMILIES​:
 
The outbreak of the Coronavirus has impacted us all. To better protect our customers, member families, and teammates while still meeting your burial and care needs, we are modifying our visiting hours and office access. We ask for your patience and cooperation during these challenging times.
 
Beginning Monday, JUNE 1, 2020
         
Hours of operation will be
​9am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday 
​9:30am-3:00pm Sunday​
  • Transactions may be arranged in advance by appointment, by calling 516.775.6222
  • A maximum of two people per appointment will be accommodated.
  • The office will respond to all telephone and email requests expeditiously.
  • Burials will be arranged in coordination with the funeral director, as always. A maximum of 20 mourners will be allowed.
  • ​Alll visitors to the cemetery must be symptom free and wear a face covering. Additionally social distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained.
  • The office will remain closed for in person activities except by prior arrangement.  
We will continue to put the interests of our member families, customers, teammates, and communities first in the decisions and adjustments we make. Thank you for your trust in us.

URGENT
FUNERAL PROTOCOL DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
 
FUNERALS  OF UP TO 20 MOURNERS ARE ALLOWED AND MUST REMAIN AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM CEMETERY PERSONNEL

ALL PARTIES MUST BE SYMPTOM FREE AND MUST HAVE FACE COVERINGS. NON HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS MUST OBEY SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOL
 
FAMILIES WILL BE ASKED TO REMAIN IN VEHICLES UNTIL THE CEMETERY PERSONNEL HAS LOWERED THE CASKET AND HAS MOVED FROM THE GRAVESITE
 
CEMETERY PERSONNEL WILL PROCEED WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE FUNERAL AFTER THE FUNERAL PARTY HAS LEFT THE AREA
 
THE OPENING OF ANY CASKET IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.  CEMETERY PERSONNEL WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY LEGALLY AUTHORIZED OPENINGS TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE.