In Jewish funeral practice, which organization is known as the Holy Society and is responsible for caring for the dead?

• A. Beth Din
• B. Shomrim
• C. Neshamah
• D. Chevrah Kadisha

Answer: (D)

The organization you’re looking for is the Chevrah Kadisha. Its name literally means “Holy Society,” and it is the group traditionally responsible for caring for the dead in Jewish communities. Its members perform the ritual preparations, or taharah, which include washing and purifying the body, dressing it in simple shrouds, and helping arrange respectful burial practices in line with Jewish law. This work is done with utmost reverence and privacy, reflecting the deep obligation to honor the deceased.

Beth Din refers to a rabbinical court that handles questions of Jewish law, not funeral care. Shomrim are guardians or volunteers who help with community safety and support, not typically the specific burial preparations. Neshamah means the soul, a concept rather than an organization.