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We can connect you with longer-term counseling, death doulas, and community resources and support programs.
Friends, family, and chosen family of the deceased sometimes want to know more about matters of etiquette and what to expect regarding funerals, burials, and visits to the family in mourning. We are offer some guidelines—many based on Jewish customs—while acknowledging there is welcome variation from community to community.
Educational Resources
Death, loss, and grief are profoundly challenging stages in our lives that every one of us will face. Jewish tradition and values offer a compassionate roadmap through these moments — from concrete steps that guide us forward to practices that support reflection, meaning, and care.
“They were kind, professional and really helped us. I also received a phone call after I was back home from their bereavement group that if I needed to talk, they were there to help. Really great and I highly recommend them!”
— Marilyn T., Yelp ReviewerWhile some services are specific to families served by Sinai Memorial, Mourner Care strives to be a resource for all who are grieving in the Bay Area Jewish community.
Mourner Care is also welcome to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and levels of observance. Jewish tradition is offered as a source of wisdom and meaning, not a requirement.
Yes. Sinai Memorial offers dedicated support for prenatal, infant, and child loss, including free access to The Memory Garden at Eternal Home Cemetery. We also help families find appropriate resources when children or teens are grieving.
No. Mourner Care is not therapy. It offers spiritual, educational, and relational support and does not replace mental health care. When appropriate, we can help connect individuals with licensed grief professionals.
Mourner Care does not provide direct assistance with daily tasks, but we can offer information and referrals through community partners for concerns such as benefits, meals, or life transitions.
