Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel
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Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel
1985 South Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 · (216) 932-7900
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.6167 Google reviews
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About Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel is a full-service funeral home in Cleveland Heights with deep roots in the local Jewish community — reviewers mention the chapel's presence dating back to at least the 1960s — though families should know it is now part of Service Corporation International, the largest corporate funeral chain in the country, rather than independently owned. The chapel offers traditional burial services with Jewish customs including rabbi coordination, cremation, and pre-planning arrangements, and staff appear experienced in guiding families through religious and personal wishes. With a 4.6-star rating across 167 Google reviews, the overall reception from families is positive, with recurring praise for staff members who are described as patient, compassionate, and accessible — one family noted a director provided his personal cell number for around-the-clock support. A small number of reviewers raised concerns about feeling rushed during services, which is worth keeping in mind if a slower, more intimate pace matters to your family.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Mar 10, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,155
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,865
Direct cremation from
$4,155
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$695
Other Preparation of the Body6 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$495
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$525
Additional Refrigeration up to 30 day period
$100
Sanitary Care without Embalming
$390
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$250
Refrigeration
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff8 items
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$495
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$495
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$595
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$595
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$225
Staff Services for Urn Committal
$395
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff for Evening Service
$350
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$1,000
Transportation13 items
Transfer to or from airport
$495
Transfer to anatomical donation
$495
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$495
Transfer to or from crematory
$495
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$595
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Pallbearer vehicle
$210
Limousine
$525
Service vehicle
$295
Utility Vehicle
$250
Family Vehicle
$450
Overtime Sunday/Holiday extra livery charge
$120
Escort minimum of 2 required
$340
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,280
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$3,985
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Transfer of remains
$1,295
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$4,155–$19,550
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$4,155
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$5,350
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$4,605
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$4,550
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$4,155
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$3,865–$46,865
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$3,865
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$5,160
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$3,865
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$43,000
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,295–$3,195
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise43 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional Webcasting DVD
$4
Air Tray
$145
Burial Clothing
$220
Combination Unit
$145
Crematory Fee
$485
Dignity Jewish Acknowledgment Cards
$70
Dignity Jewish Register Book
$175
Dignity Leather Presentation Box
$50
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Medallion Bundle
$295
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Diamond
$3,499–$75,000
Neptune Memorial Reef Exclusive Placements
From $37,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Limited Placements
From $22,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Premium Placements
From $18,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Scattering
From $1,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Standard Placements
From $9,995
Ohio Preneed Recovery Fund
$5
Personalized Prints
$145
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Shiva Candle
$10
Shiva Register
$25
Shroud
From $275
Shroud Cotton 20-40
From $175
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Temporary Container
$59
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$895
T raditional Memorial Package XDPBLDI
$295

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Susanne Platte
2 months ago

Michael was extremely patient and kind. His ability to steer us through the process was amazing. Thank you for handling my brothers funeral needs.

★★★★★Michelle Herchick
3 months ago

Thank you so much for your caring touch in regards to my father's funeral on 3 December. It meant a lot to me that not only did his wishes be honored, but also that he received great care in preparation for burial. I was pleased with his choice of rabbi, and how the funeral service went (including t…

★★★★★Dive Master Harland
4 months ago

My dad has his funeral there. Haven’t been back here in a long time. Family and friends i haven’t seen since the 90s. And i get rushed. Rushed in, rush to start the service-no other funerals. And they kept rushing me. Disgraceful. The radio didn’t rehearse his little speech either. Then we go out to…

★★★★★r s
4 months ago

The place was caring, empathetic, and genuinely understanding of financial constraints. They even sponsored my grandfather's bowling team back in the 1960s — a reminder of how long they’ve been supporting families in the community. They deserve 6 stars. The end of life for a loved one is an incred…

★★★★★Bonnie Swirsky
9 months ago

My father was smart enough to pre-plan and I was with him when we made those arrangements many years ago. It was one simple phone call and everything was handled and taken care of when he passed. Bryon was my person. He gave me his personal cell phone number and said to call 24/7 with any questions…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(216) 932-7900
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews167 reviews →
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