Temple Israel Cemetery

Temple Israel Cemetery features organized rows of gravestones on flat terrain, with low-growing shrubbery spread throughout the burial grounds.

The Temple Israel congregation from Boston established this burial ground in 1859, marking the beginning of a structured Jewish cemetery in the region.

The cemetery maintains traditional Jewish burial practices through uniform headstones that include detailed information about birth and death locations of the interred.

Located 14 miles from downtown Boston, the cemetery welcomes visitors during daylight hours and provides assistance for lot purchases to congregation members.

The cemetery's rectilinear grid layout differs from the adjacent Lakeside Cemetery, which follows a pattern of winding paths across its grounds.

Location: Wakefield

GPS coordinates: 42.50917,-71.08028

Latest update: March 22, 2025 18:10