New Neighbor: Judean welcomes our new neighbor: the Washington Christian Academy. For nearly 50 years the WCA has embodied the best traditions of the Protestant-Christian community in K-12 education, promising "to teach our young people to interpret what they see, and to respond, within a reverent and confident biblical worldview." Constructed on the 60 acre tract adjacent to the cemetery, the first phase of the private day-school's new campus currently nears completion, and the school's original plan to occupy their new campus in the summer of 2008 remains in effect.

We want to thank our Judean families for the gracious patience and understanding they have shown as we all have coped with the disturbances of a neighboring, large construction project. With the primary construction phase now all but complete we are enjoying the renewed calm - with the presence of an impressive educational facility. In the meantime, we have been working with the School planners and administration to help design a "Green Area" to enhance the beauty as well as the privacy and the security of both facilities.

High Holy Days 2008:

Yes time does fly ... and the High Holidays are right around the corner! (A large "corner" to be sure, but it's not to early to save the date.) This year's event will be held on (Sunday) October 5th, at 10:30 am. All are invited to come and take part.

Chapel Benefits during Unexpected Weather

When the weather has turned unexpectedly, the chapel has been there to help keep families warm and dry durning their services. Convenience remains the number reason families schedule their services at Judean. Having the Memorial Service and Burial at the same location offers a host of practical benefits for families, including reduced driving time, easier parking and access for your guests, a comfortable, private, Family Room, and more.

Time-Savers: No one at the time of need is required to come to the cemetery. Items that must be purchased before a burial takes place can be completed by phone. Charges that are due can be charged by phone. Interment authorizations can be faxed to the family or the funeral home for signature. If a death occurs on the Sabbath, the family or the Rabbi can call the Memorial Counselor or the Director after the Sabbath, for orthodox families in our upright monument monument section we will accommodate next day burial whenever possible if called immediately after the Sabbath ends.

If your Synagogue's sites are located at a cemetery that you find geographically inconvenient, ask about our Synagogue sections.. Many Synagogues own sites at Judean in premium locations, and specially priced for their members. currently have beautiful sections available for synagogues as well as individuals.

Our recently opened Family Estates section continues to grow. The Family Estates consist of 8 to 20 sites per family and a bench with the family name. We currently have beautiful sections available for synagogues as well as individuals.

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