About Us
About Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home
Washington, DC’s independent, Jewish, woman-owned funeral home, founded in 2001 by Joyce E. Torchinsky to serve families of every denomination with care and respect for Jewish law.
98% of Washington Consumers’ Checkbook raters gave Torchinsky a superior overall rating.
What Guides Us
Every funeral we arrange follows Halacha, Jewish law, and the practice of the family we are serving. We welcome Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and unaffiliated families, and we take the time to explain each custom in plain words.
Joyce and her staff guide each family personally, from the first phone call through shiva and beyond, so you always know who to call. We believe in the simplicity and dignity of a Jewish funeral, the same for every family, and we publish our prices so you can see them before you ever pick up the phone. Read a word from Joyce about why she founded Torchinsky.
Trusted by Washington’s Jewish Community
- 98% superior ratingWashington Consumers’ Checkbook raters
- Chevra Kadisha of Greater WashingtonListed among funeral homes that support a taharah
- KAVOD member since 2002The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels
- 30+ years in funeral serviceJoyce E. Torchinsky
Learn More About Us
- Our story How Torchinsky began
- A word from Joyce A personal letter from our founder
- Our funeral home The chapel, parking and where services are held
- Our team The people who will care for your family
- Prices and consumer rights Our price lists and your rights
- Community and affiliations The organizations we work with
- Testimonials What families say about us
Visit Our Chapel
254 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012, in Takoma at the Maryland line. Free parking for family and guests.
Phone: (202) 541-1001, any hour, including Shabbat.
Questions About Torchinsky
Yes. Torchinsky is an independent, Jewish, woman-owned funeral home, founded and owned by Joyce E. Torchinsky. We are not part of a national funeral chain.
Yes. We serve Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and unaffiliated families. You and your rabbi decide how traditional the funeral will be, and we arrange it that way.
Joyce founded Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home in 2001, and she has worked in funeral service since 1991. Her family has roots in the Washington area going back more than 100 years.
Our chapel is at 254 Carroll St NW in Washington, DC, with free parking. Services can also be held at your synagogue, another place of worship, or graveside.
We arrange traditional Jewish funerals, graveside services, immediate burials, memorial services, burial in Israel, out-of-state transfers, and pre-planning. Every service follows Halacha and your family’s practice.
We Are Here for You
Call (202) 541-1001 any hour, including Shabbat, or start planning ahead with no obligation.