Notice in the Federation Jewish Cemetery, Rainham
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Notice in the Federation Jewish Cemetery, Rainham
Image: © Marathon Taken: 14 Dec 2016
A total of 106 acres for the cemetery was purchased in 1936. It was consecrated in February 1938. Rainham has a capacity for 45-50,000 graves and is at 60% of capacity. It is interesting to see from this notice that Jewish people should visit a cemetery at least every 30 days.
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