Jewish Sacred Society

Chevra Kadisha of Chicago

The functions of this volunteer organization are:

·         Perform a Tahara (ritual washing and dressing) to any Jew who complies with a halachically correct funeral.

·         Available 24 hours a day to guide a family in obtaining the proper funeral, including preventing autopsies.

·         Assist families with special needs who are unable to obtain a proper funeral without delay.

·         Provide services for the house of mourning.