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[[Image:Jewish cemetery.jpg|right|350px]]''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Cemeteries''<br> | [[Image:Jewish cemetery.jpg|right|350px]]''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Cemeteries''<br> | ||
Jewish religious customs require that Jewish burial sites be held in reverence. The religious duty (mitzvah) of burial is the responsibility of a decedent’s children or spouse. If there are no children or spouse, it is the responsibility of the closest relative. According to Jewish law, burial should take place promptly, preferably on the day of death, but within three days at the most. | Jewish religious customs require that Jewish burial sites be held in reverence. The religious duty (mitzvah) of burial is the responsibility of a decedent’s children or spouse. If there are no children or spouse, it is the responsibility of the closest relative. According to Jewish law, burial should take place promptly, preferably on the day of death, but within three days at the most. | ||
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The Family History Library has some funeral home and undertaker records, which are listed in the Sub-ject Search of the Family History Library Catalog under "Business and Commerce" or "Cemeteries." | The Family History Library has some funeral home and undertaker records, which are listed in the Sub-ject Search of the Family History Library Catalog under "Business and Commerce" or "Cemeteries." | ||
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