Memorial prayers and siddurim support a family through the year of mourning: Kaddish said on their behalf, Mishnah studied in the name of the departed, memorial booklets for shloshim and yahrzeit, and prayers at the graveside.
Vanilla Market lists providers with what they undertake, the tradition they follow and how to reach them, so the family can arrange it in one conversation rather than ten.
Tips for choosing a professional
Settle the yahrzeit date early
The Hebrew date, and the practice for the first year, are worth confirming with a rabbi in advance.
Ask what the arrangement includes
Kaddish for eleven months, Mishnah study, a memorial booklet and graveside prayer are separate items.
Order booklets ahead of the date
Printing memorial booklets with names and texts takes days, not hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone say Kaddish on our behalf?
Yes. It is common practice to arrange for Kaddish to be said in a minyan when no son is able to, usually for the eleven months of mourning.
How much does a Kaddish arrangement cost?
Pricing varies by provider and duration; an eleven-month arrangement commonly runs several hundred to a few thousand shekels.
What is a memorial siddur?
A printed booklet with the memorial prayers, psalms and Mishnah chapters matched to the departed's name, handed out at shloshim, a yahrzeit or an unveiling.