FUNERAL & BURIAL PROCESS

For thousands of years, burial has been a traditional means of caring for the physical remains of a loved one. Historical precedence is one thing, but for you, burial may simply be the tradition of your family.

As a leading Islamic Funeral Service, we have experienced all kinds of situations and all kinds of families with different levels of needs. The one thing that remains common is the necessity for a proper and respectful islamic burial. Throughout our years of offering Islamic Funeral Services “Alhamdu-lillah”, we have handled situations of all kinds. From family members dying overseas, internationally, domestically to family members in need of financial support.

An Islamic funeral is a spiritual occasion that adheres to a strict set of funeral customs and rites. If your loved one requires a Muslim burial, here’s our guide to a Muslim funeral service.

FUNERAL SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

Our funeral vehicle transportation service provides dignified and reliable transportation for your loved one's final journey. With a fleet of meticulously maintained vehicles and experienced drivers, we ensure that every aspect of the transportation process is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. From hearse services to family transportation, we offer a range of options to accommodate your needs and preferences during this difficult time. Our dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate support and ensuring a smooth and respectful journey for your loved one and your family. Trust us to handle the transportation details with sensitivity and efficiency, allowing you to focus on honoring the memory of your cherished family member.

FEMA COVID-19

Funeral and Burial Reimbursement Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF MUSLIM FAMILIES

We created a Sadaqa Janazah (Burial Fund) to provide financial assistance to our brothers and sisters for Islamic burials. As a Muslim and human being it is important to receive a proper burial. Please help your Muslim brothers and sisters from improper burial and need your help saving as many as we can for proper islamic burial. Countless poor families and new Muslims in our community benefit from this fund. Your generous donation will remove the financial burden of a Muslim family in the most difficult time of their lives.

Planning an Islamic funeral

Islamic law (“sharia”) dictates that funeral arrangements must start immediately after the death of a loved one. This means there is no viewing or visitation and mourners must attend their mosque’s prayer room to offer religious prayers for the deceased.

The family members in charge of the funeral will typically contact their local Islamic organisation for assistance; together they will look for a suitable funeral home or funeral director with experience arranging a Muslim funeral.

Muslim beliefs about death

The Islamic faith has a strong belief in the afterlife. Muslims follow the principle that the way a person acts throughout their life will determine what happens to them after they die. If they perform good deeds and follow Islamic religious codes, they will be rewarded with entry to Paradise on the Day of Judgement. On this day, Muslims believe the world will end and the dead will experience eternal peace (Paradise) or eternal suffering (Hell).

Traditional Service

There are several distinct parts, some of which are optional. The first part is called a visitation. A visitation is typically held the afternoon or evening before the funeral service. The visitation typically lasts about three hours, with people coming at the time best for them.

The second part is the funeral service itself. At a funeral service, the body is present in either a closed or open casket. Funerals can be held at a place of worship or another facility.

Graveside Service

Following the funeral is the graveside service. Often there will be a funeral procession from the place of the funeral to the cemetery. The family can choose to use limousines, a flower car, escorts and the funeral coach (hearse). Attendees will follow behind the funeral coach on the way to the cemetery. A simpler version of this is to simply set a time to meet at the cemetery for the interment.
Some of the necessary decisions for a funeral and burial:

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Glen Allen, VA 23060
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