The Perth Chevra Kadisha is one of the oldest Jewish communal organisations having been founded in 1896 and having provided an uninterrupted service since then. It is worthy of note that The Perth Chevra Kadisha is a voluntary organisation unlike those in many larger cities.

For almost a century, The Chevra Kadisha operated as a sub-committee of the Perth Hebrew Congregation. In 1985, as a reflection of the growth of the community and of the establishment of additional Congregations in Perth, The Chevra Kadisha incorporated as an autonomous and independent organisation.

Jewish burials in Perth were originally at the East Perth Cemetery and since 1899 at the Karrakatta Cemetery which is still in use today. The Chevra Kadisha's Ohel (Prayer Hall) is located in the Jewish sections at Karrakatta and these may be accessed via the entrance in Smythe Road, Nedlands. The Jewish section at the East Perth Cemetery is situated at Cnr Plain and Waterloo Streets. East Perth.

The work of the Chevra Kadisha is an act of Chesed Shel Emet - loving kindness and truth. It is often referred to by our Rabbis as the greatest of all mitzvot because the beneficiary can never thank the benefactor.

Those who participate in the mitzvah are deserving of the highest praise but do not seek it, giving freely of themselves in time and effort leaving their employment, businesses, homes and families to carry out the mitzvah quietly, efficiently and with dignity so that the deceased can be treated in accordance with our ancient traditions.

Contact Details - www.perthchevrakadisha.org.au
Funeral Arrangements:
David Ganon - Honorary Organiser
Phone: 9377 2896
Mobile: 0409 104 644

On Shabbat, Holy Days or any other time when the above telephone is unattended, assistance is available from Chippers on 9381 5888 (24 hours).

Headstone Placements and Consecrations:
Contact Syd Berinson at the Shule Office

Yahrzeit Plaques:
Memorial plaques listing details of the deceased may be erected within the Perth Shule. These may be donated for $300 and are lit on every Yahrzeit and Yizkor. Application forms are available from the Synagogue office.

Burial Plot Search & Information, Burial Plot Pre-Purchases:
Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
Phone: 9384 7144
Fax: 9384 9273
E-Mail: mcb@mcb.wa.gov.au

Funeral Cost Enquiries and Pre-Payments:
Chippers Funeral Directors
Phone: 9381 5888
Fax: 9388 1577

President:
Michael Meyer
Tel: (H) 9375 2757
Tel: (W) 9420 2277
E-Mail:  michaelmeyer@perthchevrakadisha.org.au