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Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Star of David Funeral Chapel have been helping South Florida families honor their loved ones since the 1970s. The funeral home and cemetery teams are dedicated to working together to serve Jewish friends and neighbors in their times of need—from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida and the United States..

The funeral home and cemetery have earned their reputations for providing dignified, compassionate care. Working together, our teams have a deep knowledge and firsthand practical experience conducting the religious customs of Jewish funerals and burials.

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

Our funeral chapel and a space for unveiling

Chapel at Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral ChapelStar of David Funeral Chapel is a traditional funeral home with modern amenities. The funeral chapel seats up to 100 guests. A wood paneled ceiling and 8 stained-glass windows at the front of the room create a warm and welcoming space. Modern audio/visual equipment in the chapel allows for a personal music playlist or a multimedia tribute—which we are happy to create for you.

The funeral home also has a private space for unveiling ceremonies. Located on the 2nd floor, away from the rest of the funeral home's common areas, this room provides a secluded respite for families to gather and remember their loved ones.

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Convenient for many, Star of David Funeral Chapel is located in North Fort Lauderdale, near Tamarac, Margate and Coral Springs. For ease of guests who may be flying in from out of town, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is less than 20 miles away.

We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience. We are committed to helping our families with compassionate, professional and personal service. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring a life.

Whether you need immediate assistance planning a funeral, want a tour of the funeral home or simply wish to discuss planning a funeral ahead of time, our team members are always available to help. Call us anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Star of David Memorial Gardens cemetery

Estate area at Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral ChapelFounded in the 1970s, Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery is a lovely final resting place and a peaceful place of reflection and remembrance. Our memorial gardens are situated on 80 meticulously manicured acres that welcome you with a sense of serenity. The cemetery property has an abundance of mature trees, sweeping green lawns and blooming flowers.

Burial and interment options

A walk down one of our winding paths showcases a range of burial options: traditional in-ground interment, mausoleum entombment, lawn crypts, columbaria, cremation niches and benches, and private and semiprivate estates.

We also provide a range of gardens, so you can choose what's best for you and your family. Throughout the cemetery, there is a plethora of distinct gardens—some are dedicated to Orthodox Jews while others are for couples in interfaith marriages. Whatever your specific situation and desires, our goal is to provide a choice that properly suits your traditions.

Visit for a tour

The North Fort Lauderdale cemetery is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Broward County. Photos convey a lot, but we invite you to see Star of David Memorial Gardens for yourself. Please visit us anytime or call to set up a guided tour. It's our pleasure to show you around.

Jewish funeral and burial traditions

Mausoleum at Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral ChapelAt Star of David Funeral Chapel, our funeral home team is experienced at conducting Jewish funerals in a manner that reflects the Jewish traditions and honors the loved one. From the time you originally contact us, we can compassionately explain the process and walk you through the various customs.

From the very beginning of our role, we'll invite you to see our space for shomers and coordinate with those who will help watch over your loved one before the memorial service. Our team will conduct the taharah customary washing and support your family during this emotional time. We can provide the ribbons to tear at the funeral or even coordinate transportation to a cemetery in Israel if you so choose.

Our team has conducted ceremonies for people of all groups—Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Secular. How you wish to include Jewish funeral and burial customs is up to you. 


 

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Ratings & Reviews

Verified Customer Reviews

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.

"Although burying my husband was the worst day of My life, Josh, Jeff and Rabbi Jack made this day perfect! Thank you for all the love and support! You guys are amazing!!!"

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September 2020

"There was no pressure for us to have anything but what we said we wanted. Our needs were considered during the entire process."

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August 2020

"Proffesinal and caring staff. Patient with grieving relatives."

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August 2020

"Experience was was wonderful that people were caring there were no issues everything went as smoothly as it could have"

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July 2020

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Meet Our Team

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  • North Lauderdale Funeral Home Manager - Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel

    Jose M Martorell

    General Manager
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    Priscilla Juliet Bravo

    Funeral Director
  • North Lauderdale Funeral Home Funeral Director - Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel

    Arthur H Orlan

    Funeral Director
  • North Lauderdale Funeral Home Funeral Director - Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Chapel

    Debra Ann Williams

    Funeral Director
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