Practical Information

The Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington has published a series of informative articles to help guide families through the Jewish mourning process

• Pending, Just Before & After Death
• A Basic Guide to Jewish Funeral Practice
• How to Set Up a Shiva House
• Dealing With Children and Tragedy
• Things To Consider After Sitting Shiva

General Links

• What to Expect at a Jewish Funeral
• Aish article on the parshat Vayechi - Respect for the Dead
• National Association of Chevra Kadisha
• New York Times article about Jewish Burial Societies
• Inspiring video about a woman in Israel who performs Taharas (Hebrew)
• Tahara video