Los Angeles
Muslim cemetery and funeral home resource guide for the Los Angeles metro and surrounding counties, including Orange County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, Kern County, and Santa Barbara County.
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
Southern California is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the country. There are many mosques and Muslim community centers in the cities and counties that make up this area. Here is 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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Islamic Center of Southern California
- Licensed funeral home (FD#1693)
- 434 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020
- islamiccenter.com/funeral-services/
- MortuaryServices@IslamicCenter.com
- 213-447-2002
Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC) Mortuary
- Licensed funeral home (FD#1814)
- One Al-Rahman Plaza,9752 13th Street Garden Grove, CA 92844
- 714-531-5400
- isocmasjid.org/mortuary-services/
- office@isocmasjid.org
- Price List
Islamic Mortuary and Cemetery
- Licensed funeral home (FD#1828)
- Established by the American Islamic Institute of Antelope Valley
- 1305 118th Street, Wesr Rosamond, CA, 93560
- 661-224-1111
- info@aiiav.org
- aiiav.org/cemetery-and-mortuary/
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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Wadi-Us-Salam
- No GraveS Available
- 3201 B St La Verne, CA 91750-3904
- (909) 593-1415
- mbola.org/
Wadi-E-Hussain
- 502 East Franklin Avenue Pomona, CA
- (909) 593-1415
- mbola.org/
San Gabriel Muslim Cemetery
- (Part of Live Oak Memorial Park)
- 200 E. Duarte Road, Monrovia, CA 91016
- 626-359-5311
- masjidgibrael.org/services/muslim-cemetery/
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Rose Hills Memorial Park
- ICSC has a dedicated Muslim Section
- 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
- islamiccenter.com/funeral-services/
- MortuaryServices@IslamicCenter.com
- (213) 447-2002
United Islamic Youth Cemetery
- uiyc.org/
- Purple Sage Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
- 760-617-8099
Islamic Garden
- Muslim section at the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Cemetery
- 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
- Established by the Islamic Center of Reseda
- 818-996-9116
- ICReseda1@Aol.com
- Burial Form
Islamic Mortuary and Cemetery
- Licensed funeral home (FD#1828)
- Established by the American Islamic Institute of Antelope Valley
- 1305 118th Street, Wesr Rosamond, CA, 93560
- 661-224-1111
- info@aiiav.org
- aiiav.org/cemetery-and-mortuary/
Islamic Cemetery of California
- 14273 N Beckman Road, Lodi, San Joaquin County, CA
- (209) 607-8915
- IslamicCemetery14273@gmail.com
- facebook.com/Islamic-Cemetery-of-California/
Related: How to choose a cemetery
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Pre-Planning
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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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