Cemeteries
The oldest of our cemeteries is Melchi Zedek founded in 1879 and holds our oldest grave dating to that year. Most of the cemeteries are clustered along Stillson and Frost Roads in Waterbury. The only cemetery not located in Waterbury is Farband in Morris, Connecticut. You can locate the cemeteries using the map interface below as well as individual plots.
Because the cemeteries were founded by various organizations each one was developed with its own traditions and rituals. The Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Waterbury is dedicated to maintaining the traditions of each. Below please find the different practices.
Beth El
Orthodox rituals: Not required
Concrete Liner: Required
Cremated Remains: Not permitted
Non-Jewish Spouse: Not permitted
Cemeteries locked, key access required. Please contact us
Brass City Lodge
Farband (Waterbury)
Hebrew Benefit
Melchi Zedek
Orthodox rituals: Not required
Concrete Liner: Required
Cremated Remains: Permitted
Non-Jewish Spouse: Permitted
Cemeteries locked, key access required. Please contact us
Sharis Israel
Star Lodge
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions at info@jcawaterbury.org. If you want to be included on our mailing list and annual fund raiser please fill in the form. Please note that the JCA does not share your contact information with any other organizations.
Donations
The Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Waterbury receives the bulk of its operating capital from donations. Every year, prior to Rosh Hashanah, we send a fund raising letter. If you would like to be included in that drive please fill put out the form above. Alternatively you can make a donation here. Donations to the association are charitable donations.