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Located in New York City on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, near Flushing Meadows Corona Park and several cemeteries, Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels is a warm, comfortable place to plan a funeral. From the moment you walk into the bright, open foyer you feel welcome here. An understanding member of our compassionate staff greets every guest at the door and we treat you like our friend and neighbor.

Though Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels specializes in the traditions of Jewish families, we provide funeral, memorial, and burial services for people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds.

In order to help your family determine the correct dates for Yahrzeit, feel free to utilize this Yahrzeit calendar. 

A caring Jewish funeral provider

Front exterior building and signage at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial ChapelWe at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels understand that a Jewish funeral is a modest, solemn religious service designed to honor the dead and provide support to the family and friends of the person who has passed. Contemporary Jewish families are also finding ways to blend Jewish tradition with their modern lifestyles. Our funeral directors know how to help you do both and work with all sects of the Jewish faith: Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed.

Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels is among the larger Jewish-specialty funeral home in Queens, and we have plenty of parking. Our 2-story building is filled with natural light and has 2 large chapels with traditional pews. One seats 350; the other seats 175.

As you would expect from a funeral home that specialized in Jewish traditions, we have a tahara room for the ritual preparation of bodies and a large Kohanim building for those whose beliefs dictate that they not be under the same roof as their deceased loved one. Closed-circuit television allows those guests to see and hear the service without going into the building.

Sensitive funeral home staff

Chapel at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapel The staff at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels is an exceptional group of people with a wealth of experience providing compassionate care to people of all walks of life. We treat the funeral home as if it were our personal home—and we treat the people who come here as if they were our own family members. Our goal is to provide a personalized funeral or memorial service for everyone we serve. We take the time to listen and plan something truly special to celebrate a life.

WHV 2020 - Level 4We honor veterans

At Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Here for you

We are always here for you—only a phone call away. Please reach out if you need immediate help planning a funeral or would like more information on planning a funeral ahead of time.

Other Jewish funeral homes at 114-03 Queens Blvd.

Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels shares an address with Parkside Memorial Chapels. Both are fine operations specializing in Jewish funeral services, and all are members of the Dignity Memorial® network. When you choose any of the funeral homes located at 114-03 Queens Blvd., you get the compassionate care you expect from a Forest Hills-operated funeral home and the benefits you deserve from North America’s largest network of funeral, and cemetery service providers.

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Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"staff always called and checked on our wishes and answered questions in a very timely manner"

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August 2022

"My son passed away in 2020 at the tender age of 24. We were the last family to hold a service in the chapel because of the start of Covid...I couldn't have asked for more. All the arranging of Garrett's funeral went smoothly and Eric was always available to answer any of my questions and help me in my decisions…Little would I have known over two

years later, I would be calling Eric again, to make arrangements for my ex-husband Charlie at the age of 65.😔 The comfort, familiarity and human factor I felt from two years ago made me choose Schwartz Brother's again…In times of terrible sadness and helplessness, I knew where I needed to turn to make the best decisions concerning my loved ones.😔"

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July 2022

"I felt I could trust the people , especially David, I dealt with to make the arrangements ofr my dear wife's burial, & would recommend Schwartz's services to others."

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July 2022

"The staff was very professional and kind. I did not feel pressured in making arrangements. Whatever I wanted was ok with the staff. The body looked well taken care of when viewed. The flowers were set up and everything prepared when we arrived. The service started on time."

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