“To Allah we belong and to Him is our return”

By the Grace of Allah (swt), the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA), is adequately equipped to provide all necessary services pertaining to death and burial.  The Association has a designated space for performing ghusl (washing) of the dead body in its funeral parlour adjacent to Majid Ali ibn Abu Taleb Mosque (Lakemba Mosque) of which it is caretaker of.

Putting families first, we maintain the highest standards to provide professional quality care in everything we do. Upon the death of a loved one, many people have questions about funerals and funeral services. We hope the following pamphlet can assist you during this moment of need.

The hardest thing you will ever have to do is to say goodbye to some one you love or care for. However, as Muslims we should accept the ultimate and submit to the wish of Allah (swt) our Creator, with patience; and pray for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased. Alhamdulillah, the LMA has the facilities and a team of caring volunteers to assist you with the funeral arrangement. The cost, to meet our expenses, is nominal.

The services offered by the LMA include but are not limited to*:

* Removing the deceased's body from place of death and transporting to our local facility (removal for females is done by females only).
* Washing and shrouding of body by qualified personnel (females handled by females only).
* Providing casket and Kafn (shroud).
* Transporting casketed remains to determined place of Janazah prayer.
* Transporting remains from Janazah prayer to cemetery.
* Preparing death certificate.
* Shipping option available to anywhere in the world.

*All preparations are done under strict Islamic guidelines.

Burial Services

Cemetery

The LMA has access to an Islamic burial ground. The purchasing of the gravesite and the making of the necessary arrangements can be completed by contacting our office.

The burial services available are as follows:

- Same day burial is possible
- Monday to Saturday - regular services
- Sunday and holidays - the cemetery imposes additional charges

Estimated Costs

Prior Burial

Mortuary and Ghusl (Bathing the deceased)

We have a well-equipped mortuary to give ghusl (bathing) and prepare the body for burial in a wooden casket, as required by the law. There is also a refrigerated room for the storage of the deceased, if required. Our staff are on call 24 hours a day (both brothers and sisters) to give the ghusl and prepare the body, if needed.

Autopsies:

To prevent an autopsy from occurring we strongly recommend that you and your family visit your local doctor once or twice every three months for a medical check-up. If a death occurs in the family, inform the police, ambulance and/or hospital staff of your local doctor and ask the authorities to place the deceased on hold until your doctor arrives to issue a Medical Death Certificate.

Once the above steps are completed contact the funeral parlor office on (02) 9759 5949 and we will make arrangements for the funeral of your loved one.

Salatul Janaza (Prayer for the deceased)

The Salatul Janaza can be performed in Masjid Ali ibn Abu Taleb (Lakemba Mosque). There are separate prayer areas for men and women. Non-Muslim friends are welcome in the mosque for funeral services; however, the proper dress code is expected.

NOTE:Please be advised that funeral services operated by the LMA are in no way associated with Islamic Cemetery Trust with the LMA having no bearing or influence on the fees charged by the Trust.

For more details contact our funeral parlor or LMA Representative on (02) 9759 5949 or 0411 522 739.