The Western Charitable Foundation is an independent Jewish Orthodox burial society responsible for the funeral arrangements for the members of numerous Synagogues. The funeral arrangements are dealt with through the head office whose funeral director is Carmel Funerals Ltd.
Providing you with a specialised search service, please refer to the search page to identify the specific location of a grave in the Western Charitable Foundation premises:
The Western Charitable Foundation takes great care in helping to make arrangements for the funeral service as straightforward as possible. We understand that this is a tense and emotional time for family members and friends.
We have compiled a small and simple list to make you aware of the steps and legal procedures required in arranging a funeral. Please follow the links for more information:
The largest of the cemeteries that the Western Charitable Foundation administers and maintains is at Cheshunt, on the outskirts of the London M25 orbital. Entry is available during regular hours of the working day and there is user-friendly access for disabled visitors as well.
Cheshunt, Edmonton and Streatham Cemeteries are open Sunday to Thursday from 8.00am – 4.00pm and on Friday from 8.00am – 12.00 noon. The cemeteries are closed on Saturdays and Jewish Festivals. Remaining festivals this year include – Rosh Hashanah on 7/8 Sept, Yom Kippur on 16 Sept, Sukkot on 21/22 & 28/29 Sept.
For detailed addresses of all our burial grounds please click here: