Salem Fields and Beth-El Cemeteries

Honoring lives, comforting families, and caring for sacred ground for over 175 years.

Welcome

For more than 175 years, Temple Emanu-El’s Salem Fields and Beth-El Cemeteries have offered Jewish families in greater New York City a place of enduring beauty and quiet solace. Here, the lives of loved ones are honored with care and intention. A leader within Reform Judaism, we welcome Jews of all backgrounds, including their interfaith family members.

Past memorials

“I was helped by a very patient lady who I called after having trouble finding my sister's grave.”
Author: Beth Levy rated with 5 stars

“My mother rests in this beautiful garden. Baruch Hashem”
Author: Elena Margarita Espinosa Weeks rated with 5 stars

“The entombed ceremony was beautiful as well as the inside”
Author: Erica Soto rated with 5 stars

“My family is buried there. I also have a crypt there for me.”
Author: Angel Baby rated with 5 stars

“My grandparents were caretakers of this cemetery in the mid to late 1940’s. They lived in an apartment above the office. I have fond memories of that wonderful place.”
Author: Anita Wolfe rated with 5 stars

“Nice staff. But very expensive to die in New Jersey.”
Author: David Myriad rated with 4 stars

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A place of healing

We invite you to explore the grounds and discover a peaceful place to honor your loved one.

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Choosing a final resting place in advance is one of the most meaningful things you can do for the people you love. Our team is here to support you through every step — with patience, discretion, and genuine care.

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