by khalidu | Apr 22, 2022 | At Death, Body Preparation, Body Treatment, Embalming, Funeral Home
What is cremation? Cremation is a method that disposes of the body as an alternative to burying the body. The body is placed in a cremation container and incinerated (burned) in an industrial furnace called a cremation chamber into chemical compounds –...
by khalidu | Apr 18, 2022 | Body Preparation, Body Treatment, Dua/Religious Rites, Funeral Home
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences someone faces in life. Islam is a complete religion that provides guidance after a Muslim passes away that ensures dignity and respect. According to the Islamic tradition, ritual washing of the deceased...
by khalidu | Feb 7, 2021 | At Death, Body Preparation, Body Treatment, Contact, Custody and Release of Body, Death Certificate, Funeral, Funeral Home, Legal & Financial, Medical, Post-Burial
What is the difference between services provided by a funeral home versus a cemetery? Funeral homes are responsible for collecting, transporting, washing and shrouding the body. They handle everything from the point of picking up the body after it has been released by...
by khalidu | Jan 24, 2021 | Body Preparation, Embalming
What is embalming? Embalming is a body preservation process done to delay natural body decay when one dies. Can a Muslim body be embalmed? In an ideal scenario, Muslim bodies should not be embalmed. Islamically, the body should be honored and purified after death (see...
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