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HOME OF PEACE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 5421 Steilacoom Blvd. Lakewood, Washington Mailing Address: P.O. Box 65522 Tacoma, WA 98464-1522 The Home of Peace Cemetery Association is the oldest permanent Jewish
organization in Pierce County, Washington.
Originally formed in 1888 as the First Hebrew Benevolent Society, it functions
today much as it did then. Members are
entitled to burial space but do not actually own a cemetery plot. At the time of need space is reserved for
additional family members who have joined the cemetery association. Learn more about its history.
The Application for Membership includes a husband and wife and dependent
children who are not self-supporting, such as children attending college for
a four-year degree, or disabled children who are not employed. Members pay an initiation
fee and annual dues. Annual membership
dues are set by the board and are currently $90.00 per year. Members are billed annually for this
amount, typically in January.
The initiation fee is based on
the oldest member of the immediate family at the time of joining the
association. The initiation fee can be
made in payments, upon request. Adult
children are encouraged to join the cemetery association at an early age, as
initiation fees are lower for younger members. Currently the non-member fee is
$5,400 per person. At the time of need funeral costs are paid directly to the mortuary of
your choice. Many members choose to
work with the Gaffney Funeral Home. Fees to the rabbi of your choice are also
arranged privately. The cemetery is an independent
organization, not directly connected with the local synagogue, Temple Beth El.
Membership in one organization is not required by the other. The Home of Peace Cemetery is served by a volunteer board of
directors. In 2006 the association’s bylaws were revised for the first time since
1891. THE MEMBERSHIP WILL BE AGAIN CONSIDERING REVISING THE BYLAWS AT ITS 2013 ANNUAL MEETING. Proposed changes many be found here.
All plantings must be pre-approved by the board of directors.
A list of policies is under development. A complete list of burials is available and online. The cemetery is
private property and has posted No Trespassing signs. The cemetery’s gates are open from
approximately dawn until dusk. The
gates are closed on Saturdays.
The cemetery is supported by annual dues, initiation and non-member
fees and interest on investments. A
generous gift from Susan and Jeff Brotman established the Brotman Endowment
Fund. Donations may be mailed to PO
Box 65522, Tacoma, WA 98464-1522. To send an email for more information, please Click Here or
continue for a list of Frequently Asked Questions
and their answers. For driving directions to the Cemetery, please Click Here |
