The most common dilemma for a diaspora family: how many visits per year? This is the practical breakdown.
4 visits/year (quarterly). Minimum for regular care. Covers 40-day / anniversary, Radonitsa / All Souls' / Yahrzeit plus one autumn and one spring cleaning. Suits single graves, minimal budgets, small-town cemeteries with low vegetation.
6 visits/year. Adds summer and winter visits. Suits standard regularity with seasonal vegetation.
12 visits/year (monthly). The STANDARD for most diaspora families. Covers all major dates plus continuous condition. The Queens / Israel / Germany gold standard. Per-visit cost lower than one-off ($25–35 vs $80–150).
24 visits/year (biweekly). Active memory; family complexes; strict Bukharian-family monitoring. ~$15–25/visit.
48 visits/year (weekly). Maximum. Family mausoleums, very demanding families, plots where the environment requires constant attention. ~$8–12/visit, lowest per-visit cost.
By tradition. Muslim — 4–6 suffices. Orthodox — 12 (parental Saturdays + Radonitsa + anniversary). Bukharian Jewish — 12–24. Armenian — 6–12. Polish Catholic — 4–6 plus extra for All Souls'.
By plot size. Single grave: 12 is plenty. Family plot (2–4 graves): 12–24. Mausoleum: 24–48.
If unsure, start with 12 and revisit after 6 months.
All tiers at `/tseny`. Annual payment saves 10–15%.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Upgrading 12→24 is immediate (pay the difference). Downgrading 12→6 takes effect next month with credit for the remainder.