Beth Aaron Chapel

Beth Aaron Chapel, located at 23 Lockwood Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a distinguished funeral home dedicated to serving the Jewish community with dignity, compassion, and transparency. As an Asian-owned, Black-owned, disabled-owned, Indigenous-owned, Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned business, the chapel reflects a deep commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families. The facility is fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, seating, and restroom, as well as an assistive hearing loop, and provides a gender-neutral restroom. Free onsite and street parking are available, making it convenient for families during their time of need.

Beth Aaron Chapel specializes in traditional Jewish burial services, graveside ceremonies, and cremation options, including cremation with a memorial service. The staff handles all aspects of the funeral arrangement with professionalism and care. Services include the removal and transfer of the deceased from hospitals, nursing homes, or airports within Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and the five boroughs of New York City; dressing the deceased in provided clothing or a traditional burial shroud; refrigeration; and comprehensive arrangement coordination. A New York State-licensed funeral director supervises the graveside service as required by law. The chapel also provides a hearse or funeral vehicle for transportation to cemeteries in New York City, Nassau, Westchester, and Bergen County, New Jersey.

Additional services reflect the chapel’s commitment to Jewish traditions. Families can arrange for a rabbi to officiate, with prayers such as the Kaddish or 23rd Psalm and a tasteful eulogy. Ritual preparation (tahara) by the Chevrah Kadisha and a shomer (watcher) to guard the deceased until burial are available. The chapel offers a selection of wooden caskets, from a simple pine wedge to poplar wood designs with various finishes and interiors, ensuring families can choose according to their preferences and budget.

Beth Aaron Chapel believes in full disclosure and fairness. They provide a detailed itemization of all goods and services selected, with charges only for what is chosen. The chapel’s pricing is transparent, with basic service charges totaling $3,040 for graveside burial, plus casket costs and third-party cash advance items such as cemetery opening and closing fees, rabbi services, death certificates, limousine transportation, tahara, and shomer. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can be reached at (914) 966-0050 or (800) 834-7139. For progressive funeral needs, the chapel also sensibly-priced cremation services. Beth Aaron Chapel stands as a pillar of support, helping families honor their loved ones with respect and adherence to Jewish customs.