LOS ANGELES--()--Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, the prestigious Jewish cemetery and mortuary in Southern California, announces its premier Hillside Concierge Service, a new offering that reflects its commitment to the local Jewish community as a way to lighten the burden of those who have lost a loved one. Hillside has joined forces with various organizations to deliver an unprecedented level of exceptional customer service, including Shiva Sisters, an established service company that creates a meaningful reception or shiva (the seven day mourning period observed after a funeral). Through Shiva Sisters and other partners, Hillside provides clientele with receptions, valet parking facilitation, bereavement resources, pet sitters, hotel accommodations, food/catering services, wardrobe shopping for family, housekeeping services and more.
“Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is proud to provide such a premium offering that frees grieving families from the burden of planning a reception or shiva, which can be very overwhelming”
“Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is proud to provide such a premium offering that frees grieving families from the burden of planning a reception or shiva, which can be very overwhelming,” said Mark Friedman, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary’s CEO. “We’re very fortunate to be working with organizations like Shiva Sisters, which have the experience and relationships with restaurants, caterers, rental companies, rabbis, and other vendors to help our clientele prepare for this difficult time—expanding Hillside’s philosophy to provide a thorough, thoughtful, caring and efficient approach to each family’s unique needs.”
Organizing receptions and off-site memorials as requested by its clients, Hillside can facilitate a wide variety of affairs—from casual to formal, kosher to kosher style, or even vegetarian. Ensuring a worry-free experience, Hillside also provides many á la carte services such as bereavement counseling, babysitters, flower arrangements, organization of possessions, etc. For more information, visit www.hillsidememorial.org.
About Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary
Founded in 1942, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary has served as a place of memories for the Los Angeles Jewish community for more than 60 years, committed to providing families with caring and sensitivity. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and lawns, fountains, stunning architecture, artwork and more, its exquisite grounds provide a dramatic yet serene backdrop to memorials and tributes. Vast and serene and quietly famous, Hillside offers families pre-need planning for their loved ones, and expert assistance for all necessary arrangements, including ground spaces, garden estates, mausoleums, wall crypts, family rooms, cemetery services and floral, mortuary/funeral services. A community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood, Hillside is well-versed in Jewish mourning customs and traditions, and also offers community education in the form of activities and events. To learn more about Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, visit www.HillsideMemorial.org or call 800-576-1994.
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