Atlanta
Muslim cemetery and funeral home resource guide for the Atlanta metro area.
Use the resources below to find contacts of local organizations and services that can help you and your family honor your loved one in accordance to the Shariah
About The Area
The area around Atlanta is home to one of the fastest growing Muslim populations in the country. There are many mosques and Muslim community centers in the surrounding cities and counties. Here are a select list of locations and contacts. To access the complete directory, please use our directory search.
Funeral Homes
Here are a list of funeral homes that are familiar with Islamic guidelines and requirements
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Janaza Services of Georgia
- 678-915-1881
- info@janazaga.com
- 2920 Woodbine Hill Way, Norcross, GA 30071
- janazaga.com/
Related: What to expect from a funeral home
Cemeteries
There are a mix of Muslim-only and general cemeteries to choose from.
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ECIC Cemetery
- 2376 John Petree Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- ec-ic.org/funeral-service/
- Cemetery Application
- 404-610-1431; aamer@areng.com (Abdul K Amer)
- 404-664-2347; altaf.jangda@gmail.com (Altaf Jangda)
Muslim Cemetery Of Lawrenceville
- 1849 New Hope Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045
- Cemetery Application
Atlanta Muslim Cemetery
- 1510 Lovejoy Rd, Hampton, Georgia 30250
- Administerd by Al-Farooq Masjid
- 404-874-7521 (option 2)
- officeadmin@alfarooqmasjid.org
- Funeral Process
- alfarooqmasjid.org/services/funerals/
Salaam Memorial Cemetery
- 3095 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
- (404) 433-6272
- 404-384-6405
- Located on the grounds of Masjid Ash-Shura
- masjidash-shura.webs.com/salaam-memorial-cemetery
Related: How to choose a cemetery
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Pre-Planning
Learn about important documents and arraignments you can take in advance
Arrangements
Here are the immediate steps you need to take in order to manage the funeral arrangements
Pre-Burial Preparation
Things to consider as you prepare the body prior to burial, including how to wash and prayer over the the body
Burial
What to expect during a burial and steps you can take to benefit your loved one
Post-Burial Support
How to handle to passing of a loved one from a mental, emotional, and practical prespective
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