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.