Islamic / Muslim Burial

We accommodate Iranian / Muslim / Islamic Burials. We are able to plan the funeral quickly and we have connections with the Islamic community to preform the washing / shrouding / burial ceremony. We also have options for natural caskets if the family wishes

In keeping with Islamic traditions, the funeral and burial happen as soon as possible in order to free the soul from the body.

To prepare the body for burial, it must be washed (“Ghusl”) and shrouded (“Kafan”). The sheets should then be folded over the body, first the right side and then the left side, until all three sheets have wrapped the body. The shrouding should be secured with ropes, one tied above the head, two tied around the body, and one tied below the feet. Women’s hair should be washed and braided into three braids. Once clean and prepared, the body should be covered in a white sheet. It’s a specific process that includes an odd number of washings and a number of steps dictating which body part is washed in what order. Because of both the wrap and the desire to bury the dead as soon as possible, Muslim funerals generally don’t have a viewing, though this may be done by certain members of the community directly after the body is wrapped.

Most Muslim funeral traditions focus on respect and allow for more grieving time to help those in mourning recover from the loss. A Muslim funeral is a very formal, traditional service that generally takes place in a mosque or at the gravesite with little deviation over time and a series of customs that must be observed. After leaving their shoes at the door, men and women sit on the floor in separate areas. Women must cover their heads with a veil or scarf and wear loose, modest clothing.

The service is about 40-60 minutes and consists of ritual chanting and recitation from the Quran. Before the body is taken away for burial, visitors and mourners file past to pay their last respects.

Those attending are encouraged to dress formally and not wear any potentially conflicting religious attire. There are usually dates served and other Iranian dishes that are brought to the gravesite.