When a death occurs, call us first
We are available 24 hours a day. A caring funeral consultant will answer your call, explain what happens next and take it from there.
What to do, step by step
The right next step depends on where the death occurred. Take a breath — you do not need to have all the answers right now.
If the death occurs at home
If your loved one was under hospice care, call the hospice nurse first; they will confirm the passing. If not under hospice care, call 911. Then call Kronish at (561) 717-2874 and we will arrange to bring your loved one into our care.
If the death occurs in a hospital or care facility
Let the staff know that Kronish Funeral Services is your funeral home. Call us and we coordinate the release and transfer directly with the facility.
If the death occurs out of town
Call us directly — not a local funeral home where the death occurred. We arrange everything from here, which is simpler and less expensive for your family.
Contact your Rabbi
Let your Rabbi or clergy know. If you do not have one, we work closely with Rabbis throughout South Florida and can help arrange officiation.
Meet with your funeral consultant
In person, by phone or through our secure online arrangements, we will plan the service, cemetery details and Shiva together — never rushing a decision.
Information we'll ask for
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything. We will gather what’s needed together.
- Full legal name, Hebrew name and date of birth
- Social Security number and place of birth
- Parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name
- Veteran discharge papers (DD-214), if applicable
- Cemetery deed or pre-need contract, if any
- Photographs and details for an obituary
The path of mourning
Aninut
Mourners are released from other obligations to focus on the funeral. Burial traditionally takes place as soon as possible.
Shiva
Begins immediately after burial. Family gathers at home, and the community comes to comfort them.
Shloshim
A gradual return to daily life, while certain mourning customs continue.
Kaddish
For a parent, the Mourner’s Kaddish is recited daily for eleven months.
Yahrzeit
The anniversary of death on the Hebrew calendar, marked by lighting a memorial candle and reciting Kaddish.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does a Jewish funeral take place?
Jewish tradition calls for burial as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours. We regularly arrange same or next-day burials, while accommodating family travel and Shabbat or holidays when necessary.
Can my loved one be buried in New York, New Jersey or Israel?
Yes. Many families have plots up north. We arrange the transfer, the service and burial at your family cemetery without the need for a second funeral home, and can also arrange burial in Israel.
Do you handle Zoom or livestreamed funerals?
Yes. Families tell us our livestreamed services feel personal and seamless, so relatives anywhere can be present.
What does a funeral cost?
Every family's needs are different. We provide a complete, itemized price list and never pressure decisions. Our partnership with the South Florida Jewish Cemetery offers traditional burial at about one-third the typical cost.
Can I make arrangements online?
Yes. Our secure online arrangements let you begin planning from anywhere, at any hour, and a consultant will follow up with you directly.