Graveside Service in Judaism

Why Jews Put Stones on Graves

Although the custom of placing them on a grave probably draws upon pagan customs, the stones also symbolize the permanence of memory.

Filling the Grave

Shoveling dirt onto the coffin is the family's final ritual act of honoring the dead.

The Graveside Service

Mourners, friends, and relatives accompany the deceased to the grave and help with the burial.