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Cemetery Planning

Advance Cemetery Planning & Pre-Need Cemetery Plots

Make the Most of Today to Ease Tomorrow’s Burdens

Preparing for the end of life by making your cemetery property purchases and funeral arrangements is a gift of love. Your family or friends will not have to make difficult decisions at the most trying of times. They’ll know your wishes and can fulfill them. Additionally, you can alleviate the financial burdens on those you leave behind.

When you pre-plan your purchase of cemetery property with Temple Adat Elohim’s help at Mount Sinai in Simi Valley or at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village, you’ll also avoid price escalations that could occur in the future.

Mount Sinai Memorial Park and Mortuary

Located in the eastern part of Simi Valley and dedicated to the needs of the entire Jewish community.

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Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park

Includes the Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park’s Jewish section of the cemetery.

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Benefits of Advance Planning

  • Knowing final arrangements have been made can be a great comfort to you, your children, or other loved ones.
  • Making decisions in a situation that is free of emotional stress and grief helps to ensure that you make the right decisions for yourself and your family.
  • You can choose from a wider array of properties now than may be available in the future.
  • You’ll avoid probable property cost escalations.

FAQ About Cemetery Purchases

What am I purchasing?

Answer

TAE partners may purchase a cemetery plot in a special location owned by TAE at either Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley or in the Jewish section of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park. We are not selling mortuary or other services. Such additional items may be purchased at a reduced rate from the cemetery, if desired.

Who may purchase?

Answer

TAE partners in good standing and their extended family members, including children, parents, and significant life partners, may purchase cemetery plots.

What is the purchase price?

Answer

Effective January 1, 2012, single plots at Mount Sinai are priced at $5,410* each. Single plots at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park cost $5,400* each. Double internment plots are available at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park for $8,100*. (*Prices and terms are subject to change.)

Is there a payment plan?

Answer

TAE partners may elect to pay the purchase price over 18 months at an interest rate to be determined at the time. The monthly payments will be added to TAE’s regular monthly billing. The monthly payments will be held as a deposit until the entire payment is received.

This option is only available to members in good standing. All plots must be paid in full at the time of use.

What happens if I want to sell the property?

Answer

Temple Adat Elohim shall have the right of first refusal on the resale of plots. The purchase price shall be the greater of the original purchase price or 75% of the current selling price of a like-kind plot offered directly from the cemetery.

If the temple partner chooses not to complete the purchase, TAE shall refund 90% of the payments made within 30 days of the written request by the TAE partner.

Who do I contact for more information?

Answer

Contact the temple office to schedule an appointment to learn more about the program, discover current pricing and finance options, or begin your pre-need arrangements.

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