by khalidu | Apr 21, 2022 | Funeral, Post-Burial
What should you do when entering a cemetery? It is important to be aware of the grieving people around you and maintain a respectful and somber demeanor (e.g., do not laugh, make jokes, speak loudly, etc.)1. As you enter a Muslim cemetery or the Muslim area of a...
by khalidu | Apr 20, 2022 | Funeral, Post-Burial
When a Muslim person passes away, relatives may question if their family and friends that are not Muslims can attend the funeral service. The short answer: Yes. A person that is not Muslim can attend the funeral of a Muslim. However, there are some etiquettes and...
by khalidu | Feb 20, 2021 | Funeral
After the janazah (funeral) prayer has been completed, the body can now be buried at the cemetery. However, it is important to keep in mind that in order for the burial to take place, a temporary death certificate and burial permit must have been issued; generally,...
by khalidu | Feb 20, 2021 | At Death, Funeral, Funeral Home
The ceremonies and customs surrounding an individual’s passing can be challenging to navigate. In certain faith traditions, families may choose to hold a variety of pre-funeral services, including wakes, visitations, viewings, and memorials, each with a special...
by khalidu | Feb 19, 2021 | Funeral
The burial of the deceased is a ritual that is common across religions, cultures, and faith-traditions. Burying the deceased is a practice from among the earliest of human traditions. In fact, Muslims believe that the concept of burying traces its roots to the...
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...
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