Making a monument requires precision work done by a professional engraver and stone setter. Engraving a stone right is no simple task and must be done by the latest cutting edge machinery, as well as with a layout artist. 

Liben Monuments specializes in monuments of all Jewish backgrounds and traditions. Liben Monuments has been producing monuments for (both) Ashkenazy and Sephardic Jews throughout Montreal’s 10 Jewish Cemeteries.

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Choosing a monument is not simple procedure and one of our specialists can assist you with a monument that fits your needs and the cemetery regulations.

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Hours of Operation
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Monday....... 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Tuesday....... 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Wednesday...10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Thursday.......10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Friday........ 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Saturday............................Closed
Sunday................ By appointment

About

Liben Monuments has been serving the Montreal community for over 60 years. Founded by Mr. Abraham Liben in the 1950’s, our company has earned a reputation for quality and long lasting Jewish monuments. 

Since 1984 the company has been owned and managed by Mr. & Mrs. Hershfeld. Mr. Yitzchak Hershfeld is a Montreal native who began his education at the local Chabad School. He subsequently pursued a higher education in both Jewish and secular studies at colleges in the United States and Israel. He was ordained as a Rabbi by Ner Israel Rabbinical College of Baltimore, and by the former Chief Rabbi of Montreal, the late Rabbi Pinchus Hirschprung, with whom Mr. Hershfeld was extremely close.

Under Mr.Hershfeld’s direction, the company entered a new era. His unique, warm, and sensitive personality enables him to understand the needs of his clients, and to connect with them despite their diverse backgrounds. Mr.Hershfeld’s persona as well as his vast knowledge of Jewish names and traditions helped establish the company’s reputation of being extremely caring and producing monuments of the highest caliber and quality. 

The administrative department of the company is run by Mr. Hershfeld’s wife, Ellen. Ellen Hershfeld (née Siegfried) studied in New York and Israel and has a master’s degree in education. Her higher education and her natural organizational skills have enabled her to acquire expertise in monument production. The result has been many thousands of beautiful, accurately inscribed Monuments, and numerous very satisfied customers.

Liben Monuments specializes in monuments for Jews of all backgrounds and traditions. We have been providing monuments for Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews, and service all of Montreal’s ten Jewish cemeteries.   

In addition to manufacturing monuments for gravesites, Liben has also created and donated signs and memorials to colleges, schools and synagogues. 

Liben Monuments’ has established an outstanding reputation in the Montreal Jewish community, and receives glowing Testimonials from past customers as well as from Rabbis and community leaders. 

Many difficult events in our lives are made easier by the assistance and understanding of others.  We at Liben are proud to have helped many people through the years and we are committed to continue providing professional yet sensitive guidance to those in need.

 

 

Unveiling

Erecting a monument for the deceased has a history in Jewish law and custom.

The tradition goes back thousands of years to the time when the patriarch Jacob set up a monument in honor of his wife Rachel.

The custom of erecting a monument has great Kabbalistic significance as well.

Erecting a monument is a tribute to the deceased and expresses the hope that their memory will live on.

 

When to erect a monument.

There are many Jewish customs as to when to erect the monument, ranging from immediately after the Shiva until sometime before the first yahrtzeit (anniversary of the death).

Ask your Rabbi about your particular custom. 

 

The unveiling service

The unveiling service takes place at the grave in honor of the deceased. It is attended by family and close friends.

The service consists of removing the veil*, reciting several Psalms, speaking  about the deceased, reciting the El Maleh Rachamim prayer and followed by the Mourner’s Kaddish.

*Please note that the veil is not a traditionally Jewish custom but rather is a North American custom.

 

Officiating at the unveiling

The unveiling service is usually led by a Rabbi who is versed in Jewish customs and traditions.

Jewish Cemetery Directions

Jewish Cemetery in Ste. Sophie

Directions

1.    1.Metropolitan Autoroute East to the Laurentian Autoroute North.

2.    Exit 39 (Mirabel/Lachute).

3.    Go coast on Hwy #158 East (towards St. Antoine).

4.    Proceed 6 miles to Ste. Sophie.

5.    Turn right on Masson Street go 1 mile until 2nd Street, turn right.

6.    Go up hill 1/2 mile, turn right into cemetery.

 

 

Kehal Israel Cemetery

Office: Park Cemetery Maintenance  

460 Isabey

St. Laurent QC H4T 1V3

(514)-738-5356

 

Directions to Kehal Israel Cemetery - 4189 Sources Blvd, Dollard des Ormeaux - DDO

  1. Trans-Canada Hwy. (40) West.
  2. Exit Sources Blvd.
  3. Turn north (right) onto Sources Blvd.
  4. Proceed for approximately 1 mile to the cemetery.
  5. The cemetery is on the right; before the Rideau Funeral Home and before 'Roger Pilon'.

 

Eternal Gardens Cemetery – Beaconsfield

Office: 4400 Cote de Liesse # 200 H4N 2P7

(514)-694-9029

Directions

 

  1. The Trans-Canada Hwy. (40) West to exit 50 / St. Charles.
  2. Turn left or south onto St. Charles. Drive down to Evergreen Drive (the street before Hwy. 138 and the 20 underpass).
  3. Turn right on Evergreen Drive until Brown Owl.
  4. Turn left on Brown Owl, follow to Elm Avenue.
  5. Make a left on Elm and continue past the railway station to the cemetery.

Directions from the 20 (west) exit St. Charles Rd.

  1. Turn right onto St. Charles.
  2. Make a right on the first street, Amherst.
  3. Amherst is like a semi circle that comes to Elm.
  4. Make a left; continue to cemetery.

 

 

Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Lajeuesse

Directions

 

From Berri Street

  1. Take Lucerne Road to Metropolitan Service Road. Turn right.
  2. Straight onto the Metropolitan Expressway. Exit St. Laurent Blvd. Turn left on St. Laurent.
  3. Continue straight to Port Royal. Turn right on Port Royal to cemetery.

 

From Lajeuesse Street

  1. Take Lucerne Road to Metropolitan Service Road. Turn right.
  2. Straight onto the Metropolitan Expressway. Exit St. Laurent. Stay on Service Road to Lajeunesse Street.
  3. Turn left on Lajeunesse and continue straight to Sauvé Street. Cross Sauvé Street. Cemetery is on Lajeunesse, corner Sauvé.

 

Shaar Hashomayim

Office: 450 Kensington

Westmount, QC H3Y 3A2

514-937-9471

 

Spanish and Portuguese

Office: 4894 St. Kevin H3W 1P2

737-3695

Fax: 514-737-7430

 

Temple Emanuel

Office: 4100 Sherbrooke W H3Z 1A5

514-937-3575

Fax 514-937-7058

 

Mount Royal Cemeteries

Office: 1297 Forest Road

Outremont, QC H2V 2P9

 

514-279-7358

 

All cemeteries are located on this street.

• First gate is Shaar Hashomayim; 

• Second gate is Spanish and Portuguese; 

 

• Last gate at end of the street is the entrance to Mount Royal, enter here for Temple Emanuel and Mount Royal Cemeteries.

 

Directions (1250 chemin de la Foret)

  1. Turn right on Jean Talon (east) and follow to Clyde.
  2. Turn right on Clyde (south), then turn left on Dunbar (east).
  3. Follow Dunbar to Rockland, where you will turn right (south) and continue over the overpass; the street becomes Davaar.
  4. Follow Davaar until Côte St. Catherine onto Pagnuelo (south).
  5. Follow Pagnuelo to Mount Royal Blvd. And turn left (east).
  6. Take Mt. Royal Blvd. To Chemin de la Forêt.
  7. Turn right. All cemeteries are located on this street.
  8. First gate is Shaar Hashomayim; second gate is Spanish and Portuguese; last gate at end of the street is the entrance to Mount Royal. Enter here for Temple Emanuel and Mount Royal Cemeteries.

 

Mount Pleasant Cemetery ­ Duvernay

Office: Beth Israel Memorial Park

5505 Rang du Bas-Saint-Francois
RR 2

Laval QC  H7E 4P2

450-661-7016

 

Directions

  1. Take the Laurentian Autoroute (15 north) and exit Route 440 East (Autoroute Laval).
  2. Follow Route 440 (east) and take the exit for Montée St. François and Pie IX. Stay on service road of 440 past Pie IX and exit right to Montée St. François. Turn left at the stop sign, and go over the hill.
  3. Turn right at Bas St. François and follow for about half a mile. Cemetery is on the left.

 

Baron De Hirsch Cemetery

Office: 5015 de la Savane

Montreal, Quebec H4P 1V1

514-735-4696

Fax 514-735-

FAQ

Q. My relative recently died and I would like to schedule an unveiling. How long does it take to produce a monument?

A. Installation of standard monuments generally takes 2 months from start to finish. We recommend that you come in for an appointment  as soon as possible because certain custom monuments may take 1-2 months longer. 

 

Q.  How soon after the death is the monument supposed to be put up?

A. Jewish tradition varies as to when to erect the monument, ranging from immediately after the Shiva until sometime before the first yahrtzeit (anniversary of the death).

Ask your Rabbi about your particular custom. 

 

Q. How long do monuments last?

A. All our monuments are made of high quality granite with the inscription engraved on the stone. The monuments are long-lasting. We have been in business since the 1950's and our earliest monuments are still in excellent condition.

 

Q. How long does lettering on the monument last?

 A.We specialize in long-lasting lettering. Thanks to our unique techniques, generally our lettering lasts for years and years.

 

Q. Can ordering a monument be done in advance or must it be done only after death?

A.  A pre-need monument is a monument that is purchased in advance. We have many customers who prefer this arrangement to avoid unnecessary complications after death. 

 

Q. I recently saw a very nice design on a monument. Do you customize monuments?

A. We have the latest machinery and our graphic artists can customize any monument or design that appeals to you.

 

Q. My friend purchased a monument elsewhere and he’s urging me to go there. What are your company’s advantages over others?

A. Engraving a monument should be done by an experienced engraver with the latest cutting edge machinery following the design of a talented graphic artist. We at Liben are proud of our beautiful monuments produced by our professional staff.

Setting a stone also has to be done by a highly skilled professional to withstand harsh Canadian winters. Our stone setters are experts and install the monument correctly to endure all the elements.

 

Q. My friend purchased a monument elsewhere and was disturbed to find an error in the Hebrew text. Do you have such experiences?

A. We have a Rabbi on our staff who is an expert in Jewish name of all origins. We also make every effort to research the family documents and information available through the cemeteries to determine the correct name of the deceased and yahrtzeit (Hebrew date of death).

 

Q. I see some very fancy monuments on your website. I’m looking for a basic monument. Do you also manufacture simple monuments?

A. we manufacture monuments, from the simplest to the most elaborate. We work with our customers and satisfy their needs. Regardless of the price of the monument we pay equal attention to all orders!

 

Q. I see many graves in the cemetery have footstones but some don’t. How come some do and some don’t? Is this an issue of Jewish custom?

A. Having a footstone isn’t an issue of Jewish custom. It’s strictly a matter of practicality.

 All monuments are erected at the head of the grave. However many people place a footstone at the foot of the grave to have the grave area marked from the beginning to end. Hopefully visitors to the cemetery will respect the grave and won’t walk over it. 

Additionally a footstone is another area to express feelings about the deceased (e.g. Forever in our hearts ..Gone but not forgotten..)

 

Q. What insures that the monument will stand straight?

A. The monument stands on a base. The base rests on a foundation (built by the cemetery) that prevents the monument from tilting. Once the monument is set the foundation beneath it cannot be seen.