Chevra Kadisha
/ Hebrew (xɛvˈrɑ kɑdɪˈʃɑ, Yiddish ˈxɛvrə kɑˈdɪʃə) /
noun
a Jewish burial society, usually composed of unpaid volunteers who provide funerals for members of their congregation
Word Origin for Chevra Kadisha
literally: Holy Company
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