History of Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home
Our Story
A Washington family’s roots, a career in funeral service, and a funeral home founded in 2001 to do things right.
Rooted in Washington
Joyce Torchinsky’s family has been part of the Washington area, and its Jewish community, for more than 100 years. Her own path into funeral service began in 1991, and she went on to teach mortuary science and direct the program at CCBC Catonsville.
In 2001 she founded Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, seeking rabbinic guidance from the start so that every funeral would follow Jewish law and tradition.
Milestones
- 1991: Joyce begins her career in funeral service
- Joyce teaches mortuary science and directs the CCBC Catonsville program
- 2001: Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home is founded
- 2002: Torchinsky joins KAVOD, The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels, at its start
- 2013 to 2017: Joyce serves as President of KAVOD
What Has Not Changed
Every funeral still follows Halacha and each family’s own practice, for every denomination. And Joyce’s guidance remains the same: you are all my family.
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Questions
Joyce E. Torchinsky founded Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home in 2001.
It carries Joyce’s family name and serves the Jewish community. Ask us and Joyce will gladly share more.
No. Torchinsky is independent and owned by Joyce E. Torchinsky.
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