Shomrei Hachomos Orthodox Chapels

Shomrei Hachomos Orthodox Chapels is a Jewish funeral home located at 4218 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, serving the surrounding communities in Kings County. Established in 2001, the funeral home was founded with the mission of breaking the monopoly held by a single Jewish funeral home in the Borough Park area, thereby dramatically reducing funeral costs and offering families a choice in their end-of-life arrangements. This commitment to affordability and consumer choice remains a core part of the business's identity. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible, with both an accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring that all family members and guests can attend services comfortably. Shomrei Hachomos Orthodox Chapels provides a wide range of services tailored to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community and beyond. These include traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and pre-planning options. The staff works closely with families to handle all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors, ensuring a smooth and respectful process during a difficult time. The funeral home is noted for offering the lowest prices for shipping remains to Israel, a service of particular importance to many Jewish families. Over the years, Shomrei Hachomos has been involved in several notable funerals that garnered media attention, including the 2007 funeral of Professor Liviu Librescu, a Holocaust survivor who died protecting his students during the Virginia Tech shooting, and the funeral of Yoseph Robinson, a Brooklyn clerk shot while protecting his girlfriend during a robbery. These events highlight the chapel's role in serving the community during moments of tragedy and public mourning. The chapel is situated about 2.5 miles from downtown Brooklyn and serves the Fort Hamilton area as well as nearby neighborhoods. Families can reach the funeral home at (718) 435-8100. While pricing information is not publicly listed online, the funeral home adheres to FTC regulations and provides pricing upon request. Pre-planning services are available to help individuals document their wishes and lock in current pricing, providing peace of mind for both the planner and their loved ones. Shomrei Hachomos Orthodox Chapels aims to provide compassionate, dignified, and affordable funeral services while respecting the traditions and faith of the families it serves.