Death and Mourning

We provide pastoral counseling for individuals and families confronting end of life decision making. Am Kolel offers officiation at funerals, memorial services, shiva minyans and unveilings. Our community owns a section of the Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg for burials. Am Kolel is a member of the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee which uses Heinz-Rinaldi Funeral Homes. To contact us, please call the office (301-770-4648) and ask to speak to Rabbi David.


Descriptions and Fees:

Funeral Fee (local): includes initial meeting, funeral, one Shiva evening:
Full Am Kolel Members No Charge (Donation Appreciated)
Associate Members and Relatives of Full Am Kolel Members $750
Non-Members $850

Additional Shiva Evening:
Am Kolel members $100
Non-Members $150

Memorial Service (local): includes initial meeting and memorial service:
Am Kolel Full Members $600
Associate Members $700
Non-Members $800

Unveiling:
Am Kolel Full Members $250
Associate Members $300
Non-Members $400


Process and Payment:

  1. Please contact Rabbi David at (301) 770-4648 to discuss your plans.

  2. Complete the form below as soon as possible.

  3. To pay by mail, please send check payable to Am Kolel to 1729 Wilmart Street, Rockville, MD 20852.

  4. Make online payments using the dropdown menu below.


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