Inscriptions – With Hebrew or without?
In a recent article in the Jewish Chronicle ‘I didn’t want a traditional headstone for my father’s grave. But what...
Category: Laws & Customs
The First Jewish Cremation in Britain – 1888
We have many entries on the CemeteryScribes database for individuals who were famous for their charity and good deeds ,...
Stonemasons and Monumental Masons
A recent message on one of the forums reminded that for, some time, I had been mulling over a piece...
An application for a disinterment
George Eliot John (or David) Johnasson, was born in London on 4 February 1863 and was circumcised at 149 Sloane...
English Law v. Jewish Custom and Practice Marriage with deceased wife’s sister
English law regarding proscribed marriage partners was based entirely on those laid down by the Anglican Church and stemmed from...
Interesting Headstone from Brady Street Cemetery
Well here goes with my first ‘real’ post. Its about an intriguing headstone we found at Brady Street. One of...
