Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.”
ICSR provides assistance for funeral services in collaboration with PAAK Funeral Home. Here we provide you guidance and information for peacefully completing the burial of your deceased loved one.
Note: Please understand that the ICSR Masjid does not have its own Funeral Services (Gusal, Prep place and transportation for the Janazah). PAAK Funeral Home is a third part services provider. You are not in any way restricted to use ICSR Masjid facility if you arrange any other funeral services provider.
Steps to Follow:
A. Police / 911
Call 911 immediately upon learning that your loved one has deceased
- If the death is unexpected
- If the death occurred in an accident
- If you suspect foul play
If any of the above apply to the death of your loved one, the death will be investigated by a Medical Examiner. The Medical Examiner will release the body after the investigation has been completed for funeral preparations.
B. Hospice Care Provider (If deceased at home)
If your loved one was under Home Hospice, call the Hospice Care Provider. They will have to officially pronounce the death for funeral preparations
C. ICSR and Paak Funeral Home (If deceased at home or hospital)
- Call PAAK Funeral Home upon learning that your loved one has deceased at (732) 387-5155 or Br. Ismail at (516) 660 8733 (24 hours, 7 days a week), please also call ICSR Masjid at (732) 930 2030.
- PAAK Funeral Home will ensuring the entire process is conducted per the Sunnah
- Ensuring the family has time to grieve and not worry about the Janazah arrangements
- Arranging Ghusl, Kafan, Salat-Al-Janazah and Tadfeen
- Purchasing a Grave (If you do not have one)
- Coordinating with the cemetery for opening and closing of the grave.
- Assign ONE member of your family as a “Point Of Contact” to send and receive communication from the Masjid, Medical Examiner’s Office, Funeral Home, Cemetery, etc.
Death Bed To Grave
Several services are needed to take the body from the deathbed to the grave:
A. Obtaining a “Work Death Certificate”
- If the death took place in a hospital, the hospital will issue a
Work Death Certificate (Note: This is different from the Death Certificate issued by the township). - If the death took place at home and the deceased was under Home Hospice Care,
the Hospice Service Provider must officially pronounce the death. - If the death took place at home and was not under hospice care,
contact your family doctor to obtain a Death Certificate.
B. Funeral Home
- Releases the body from home or hospital.
- Transports the body from the place of death to the Paak Funeral Home Preparation Room.
- Transports the body from Paak Funeral Home to ICSR Masjid, then to the cemetery.
- Installs a temporary grave sign.
- Applies for the official Death Certificate from the township.
C. Janazah Preparation Room (PAAK Funeral Home)
- This facility includes cold storage for holding the deceased overnight if burial on the same day is not possible.
The body is washed, shrouded (Kafan), and placed in a casket for burial. - The Janazah is transported to ICSR Masjid parking lot for Salat-Al-Janazah (Funeral Prayer),
and then taken to the final burial location.
D. Cemetery (Location finalized with family consent)
- This is where the grave site is located, grave opening and closing services are provided,
and the deceased is laid to rest.
Immediately After Death
Soon after death, the body becomes cold and loses flexibility. Therefore, it is important to take a few steps
to position the body correctly for burial:
- Turn the face towards the right.
- Place the hands straight along the sides.
- Close the mouth. If needed, tie a cloth around the chin and head to keep it closed.
- Keep the feet together. If needed, tie the two big toes with a string.
- Continue making Dua for the Maghfirah (forgiveness) of the deceased.
Transporting the Body
A. Home/Hospital to the Preparation Room
The Funeral Director obtains the release of the body and transports the deceased to the PAAK Funeral Preparation Room.
He is responsible for the custody and transportation.
B. Preparation Room to the Cemetery
After the body is prepared (washed, shrouded in kafan, and placed in a casket), the Funeral Director transports it
from the Preparation Room to the Masjid and/or designated cemetery.
Preparation Room
A. Washing of the Body
It is highly recommended that close relatives participate in washing the body.
The Funeral Director will guide the process if needed.
B. Shrouding of the Body
Close relatives are also encouraged to assist in shrouding (kafan) the body for burial.
Salat-Al-Janazah (Funeral Prayer)
Salat al-Janazah is a prayer for the forgiveness of the deceased. It will be offered at the
ICSR Masjid (Darul Arqam School Parking Lot), generally after a congregational prayer.
Family and friends should be invited to attend alongside the community.
The Imam will explain the procedure before the prayer.
Cemetery
A. Use of a Previously Purchased Grave
If a grave plot was previously purchased, it may be used for the burial.
Please ensure all necessary documents proving ownership are available.
B. Purchase a Plot for Burial
If a grave has not been pre-purchased, a plot can be acquired with assistance from PAAK Funeral Home or independently.
Recommended options include:
- Marlboro Muslim Memorial
340 Spring Valley Road
Morganville, NJ 07751
Phone: (732) 501 3271 - Millstone Cemetery
13 Conover Rd
Millstone Township, Monmouth County, NJ
Phone: (732) 649 6333 - Other Locations
As arranged by the family.
COSTS
Cost and Financial Assistance
There are several distinct components of the total cost associated with the final preparation and burial of a deceased:
- Funeral service fees
- Casket cost
- Grave opening and digging fees
- Overtime charges (if there is a delay)
If you are unable to afford part or all of the burial-related expenses, please inform the Masjid. In Sha Allah, financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
The ICSR and Paak Funeral Home contact person will guide you through every step of the process, In Sha Allah.
Note: There are no charges to use the ICSR Masjid facility for funeral arrangements.
May Allah (SWT) make it easy for the departed soul and grant patience (Sabr) to the family and friends. Ameen!
