
The Burial Society
In The Burial Society, Sheldon Kasner, an unlikely criminal who works as a bank loan manager, infiltrates the mysterious world of the Chevrah Kadisha (the Jewish society that prepares bodies for burial according to ancient ritual) in order to steal a body and fake his own death after mobsters come after him looking for two million dollars that he is accused of having stolen. Having sought and found refuge within this ancient religious society, Sheldon finds himself captivated by this unusual and powerful world and the three old men who run it.
The Burial Society
Rating
5.3/10
Release Date
2002-10-07
Runtime
94 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Rob LaBelle
Sheldon Kasner

Jan Rubeš
Marvin Telekunsky

Allan Rich
Hy Leibowitz

Bill Meilen
Harry Epstein

David Paymer
Morry Zimmer

Seymour Cassel
Sam Goldberg

Jeff Seymour
Jake Lightman

Bill Mondy
Stuart Lightman

Linden Banks
Rabbi Fernstein

Nathaniel DeVeaux
Lyle Divine - Private Dick

Betty Linde
Mrs. Grunbaum

Nick Misura
Real Building Manager