The Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington has completed a new contract with Jefferson Funeral Chapel, in Alexandria VA, beginning July 1, 2009 and extending for five years. For the year beginning July 1, 2009, the price will be $2,495 for graveside service only, $2,995 for synagogue and graveside service, and $3,150 for Jefferson chapel service and graveside service. (If Jefferson performs only services in preparation for pick-up by another funeral director the charge will be $690.)

There will be a pass-through of any wholesale price increase in the casket, not more than once per year, and an annual $100 escalator (about 4% per year). They will continue to defer billing for 30 days respecting the Jewish Sheloshim tradition.

We will post the contract on this site in full text, soon.