Overview

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.

Cast

Rob LaBelle, Jan Rubeš, Allan Rich, Bill Meilen, David Paymer, Seymour Cassel, Jeff Seymour, Bill Mondy

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What is "The Burial Society" about?

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.

When was "The Burial Society" released?

The Burial Society was released in 2002.

Who stars in "The Burial Society"?

The cast includes Rob LaBelle, Jan Rubeš, Allan Rich, Bill Meilen.