JCBA Cemetery Land and Maintenance Standards
The promise made to those who came before us requires that we sustain JCBA cemeteries properly. Maintenance, dignity, and safety are hallmarks as we continue to care for these treasured, tranquil final resting places.
- Grave opening and closing at need
- Resetting stones as needed, or as requested by family
- Foundation installation for new headstones
- Regular grass cutting and trimming
- Snow removal on demand
- Cleared and safe walkways
- Fence, railings, steps and pillar maintenance
- Spring and pre-High Holy Day clean-ups
- Tree, bush, and shrub removal where and when needed
- Beautification
- JCBA staff visits every three months, often with caretaker
- Safety plan review and implementation
- Long-term planning for capital needs
- Proper bidding process for capital projects
- Discussion of Green alternatives
- Security Review and implementation
- Additional standards may apply for specific cemeteries