Customs and Religious Protocols Resources
Hindu - Call Temple
Jewish
Kavod v'Nichum (Honor and Comfort) is a non-profit organization that encourages and assists the organization of bereavement committees and Chevra Kadisha groups in synagogues and communities. THey provide information, education and technical assistance about Jewish funeral, burial, and mourning mitzvot. Call Synagogue
Muslim - Call Islamic Center
Catholic last rites, requirements regarding vault A concrete liner, or a metal or concrete vault must be used for all in-ground burials in the archdiocesan cemeteries .. is this really true for Arkansas? Call Archdiocese
Legal information is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. There are still many obstacles facing Arkansas families wishing to care for their own dead. I have done my best to provide the most accurate answers to the most common questions. I will update /modify answers as needed. If you encounter information that you believe to be incorrect, please notify me so I may research the issue. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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