Shomrei Neshama of Greater Washington, P.A.

Shomrei Neshama of Greater Washington, P.A. is a distinguished Jewish funeral home located at 170 Rollins Avenue, Suite 200, in Rockville, Maryland. Serving the Greater Washington area, including Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Olney, Potomac, Silver Spring, Washington D.C., and Wheaton, this family-owned and operated funeral home is uniquely dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of the Orthodox Jewish community. Proudly identifying as Black-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, Shomrei Neshama is committed to providing compassionate, dignified, and respectful care to every family it serves. The name 'Shomrei Neshama' translates to 'Guardian of the Soul,' reflecting the funeral home's profound mission to honor the deceased and support the bereaved according to the highest standards of Jewish law, or halacha. What truly sets Shomrei Neshama apart is its unwavering adherence to Orthodox traditions. It is the only Jewish funeral home in the Washington metro area that strictly follows halachic requirements. This includes performing 100% tahara, the ritual washing and purification of the deceased, and ensuring that no work is performed on Shabbat or Yom Tov. The funeral home does not offer embalming or cremation, focusing instead on simple, kosher caskets and burial services that align with Jewish custom. A hallmark of their service is the 'Guardian Care' program, wherein the funeral home and the care of all those who come to them are supervised by shomer Shabbat employees. This ensures that every aspect of the funeral and burial process is conducted in accordance with Jewish law, providing peace of mind to families during their time of need. Shomrei Neshama offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the Orthodox community. Beyond funeral arrangements, they provide pre-planning services, a shiva concierge, a watchman (shomeir) to stay with the deceased, and a seven-day shiva candle. They also supply Jewish print materials for guest books and acknowledgement cards. Their facilities are wheelchair accessible with on-site parking. The experienced funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to guide families through every step. The funeral home also offers grief support resources, a year-long daily email support program, and assistance with social security benefits and memorialization through granite or bronze monuments. Recent obituaries and an email notification list help the community stay informed. Shomrei Neshama of Greater Washington operates out of Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc., combining deep tradition with professional excellence to serve families with the utmost respect and integrity.