At moments of loss, we turn to community, tradition, and memory for strength. Temple Beth Ami is here to support our members and their families with guidance, compassion, and meaningful ritual as you honor the life and legacy of your loved one.

At the time of a loss, your first call should be to Temple Beth Ami. Our clergy and staff will help guide you through next steps with care and clarity. Temple Beth Ami clergy officiate funeral services for members only, and we are committed to supporting our members throughout the entire bereavement process.

Gan Zikaron Memorial Park

Located in a peaceful, beautifully landscaped setting in Clarksburg, Maryland, Gan Zikaron Memorial Park at Garden of Remembrance spans 152 acres of meadows and woodland at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. It is the only Jewish-owned and operated cemetery in the region.

Temple Beth Ami Section

Plots in the Temple Beth Ami section are available to members of our community and their families, including immediate family members such as parents, siblings, spouses, children, and their families.

Both headstones and markers are available, along with above-ground burial options in a mausoleum. Non-Jewish family members may be buried alongside their loved ones; however, non-Jewish burial services and symbols on markers are not permitted.

We are honored to provide this meaningful service to our community.

For more information or to purchase a cemetery plot, please contact:
Executive Director Debbie Ezrin
dezrin@bethami.org | 301-340-6818

Funeral Services

Temple Beth Ami clergy officiate funerals for Temple Beth Ami members.

The following funeral providers can assist with arrangements at Temple Beth Ami or at the graveside:

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg
1091 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
301-217-9400

Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home
254 Carroll Street NW, Washington, DC 20012
202-541-1001 or 301-495-3395

Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home
11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
301-622-2290

Unveiling Ceremony at the Gravesite

An unveiling ceremony marks an important transition in the mourning process and may take place any time after the 30-day sheloshim period. Following the loss of a parent, some families choose to wait until after the eleven-month period of avelut.

There is no required structure for an unveiling. Many families gather at the gravesite to unveil the monument and recite prayers or psalms. El Maleh Rachamim and Kaddish are typically included.

While clergy are not required, our Rabbis and Cantor are available to assist or lead the service.

To receive unveiling materials, please contact:
Rebecca Nurick
rnurick@bethami.org | 301-610-6231