Memphis
Muslim cemetery and funeral home resource guide for the Memphis and Shelby County 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
Memphis is home to tens of thousands of Muslims who live in the city and surrounding areas. The community has several mosques, community centers, and schools across the area.
Mosques
These mosques help facilitate the Janazah/funeral prayer.
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Masjid Al-Salam
- 1065 Stratford Road, Memphis, TN 38122
- (901) 685-8905
- Location Details
- Directions
Masjid Al-Noor
- 3529 Mynders Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
- (901) 432-0761
- Directions
Masjid At-Taqwa
- 1819 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38116
- Directions
Masjid Al-Mu’minun
- 4412 South Third, Memphis, TN 38109
- (901) 789-1904
- Directions
Memphis Islamic Center
- 10225 Humphrey Road, TN 38018
- (901) 231-9340
- Directions
- memphisislamiccenter.org/
Masjid Ar-Rahman
- 7906 Lowrance Road, Memphis, TN 38125
- (901) 756-4794
- Directions
Masjid Al-Muslimeen
- 3141 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131
- Directions
Midtown Mosque
- 1288 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38107
- 901-431-7214
- secretary@midtownmosque.org
- midtownmosque.org/
Related: How to facilitate funeral prayer
Funeral Homes
Here are a list of funeral homes that are familiar with Islamic guidelines and requirements
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High Point Funeral Chapel
- 3788 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
- 901-454-5795
- highpointchapel.com/
- High Point can assist in providing facilities to perform ghusl as well as provide transportation
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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Dar Ar-Rahmah Muslim Cemetery
- 900 Orr Road, Arlington, TN
- All inquiries should be directed to the Muslim Society of Memphis at 901-685-8906
- Burial Policy
- memphismuslims.org/dar-ar-rahma/
Related: How to choose a cemetery
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Below are common topics that you can select to find more information.
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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