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Funerals and Memorial Services
In times of loss, the right words and guidance from an experienced cantor can bring comfort, dignity and closure to those who grieve. I work closely with families to create a service that honors the life, values and memory of their loved one with sensitivity and care.
Every life is unique, and every farewell should reflect that truth. Together, we will shape the service that speaks authentically through prayer, music, memory, and gratefulness - creating reflection, healing and honor. Together we will also honor the joy, love and memories created through a life that touched so many others.
"When my wife, Phyllis, was facing the end of her life, Chazzan Abramson made himself available even before I had to ask. On his own, he traveled from Florida to New York to spend precious time with her while she was still alive, returned to Florida, and then flew back to New York to officiate a beautiful funeral service exactly as she had hoped. His compassion did not end with the funeral—he has remained a caring friend ever since. You could not find better clergy than Chazzan Cliff Abramson."
— Steve Swerdlow
Music can sometimes express what words alone cannot. As both a cantor and liturgical composer I am able to offer sacred music, or personally composed selections that bring comfort and healing to a memorial service. For some families, these moments become among the most meaningful memories of the ceremony. One such musical reflection can be heard below:
Kaddish Medition Meditation
00:00 / 03:04
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