Janaza (funeral) Service
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
To Allah we belong and to Him we return. - Surah Baqarah v 156
Death is a reality of life and will one day come to every individual. ICHC community members have spent countless hours researching funeral services and available facilities within our area for ghusl, transport of loved one from funeral to cemetery, and burial locations. The logistics for the burial process is currently being developed by select community members and the Service committee.
A key component for the process that needs to be decided in a timely fashion is a burial location that is in a reasonable distance from ICHC. Brothers from our community have identified Fountain Lawn Memorial Park (FLMP) located at 545 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Ewing, NJ. The Cemetery is approximately 30 minutes from ICHC and has accommodations for Muslim burial. ICHC would like to have a section of the FLMP dedicated for ICHC community members to be buried when the time comes. To acquire a specific section, we would need to have approx. 50 plots reserved. Currently, we have community members who are buying their own plots (approx. 19).
Calculation for 2 burial plots: $800 x 2=$1600 ; 30% down payment = $480
Remaining $1120 can be monthly payment of $47+ $15 (applicable administrative fee) =$62
The Service Committee would like to collect information of ICHC members seeking to buy plots and provide to FLMP to initiate a process for acquiring plots. This process will also allow ICHC Board to determine if required number of reserved plots are met for a ICHC section in the cemetery.
The information below will be inputted into a spreadsheet and provided to FLMP. They will use your contact information and provide a form to initiate the process for purchasing a plot and providing the documentation for ownership.
A key component for the process that needs to be decided in a timely fashion is a burial location that is in a reasonable distance from ICHC. Brothers from our community have identified Fountain Lawn Memorial Park (FLMP) located at 545 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Ewing, NJ. The Cemetery is approximately 30 minutes from ICHC and has accommodations for Muslim burial. ICHC would like to have a section of the FLMP dedicated for ICHC community members to be buried when the time comes. To acquire a specific section, we would need to have approx. 50 plots reserved. Currently, we have community members who are buying their own plots (approx. 19).
- The cost of one plot is $800 for 2024.
- Payment terms that have been negotiated are 30% down payment; remaining balance to be paid over 2 years. Each monthly payment will be subjected to a $15 administrative fee. A single payment may be made for multiple graves.
- These costs do not include burial costs as these could change over time. Current burial cost: $1200 (which is typical in most cemeteries, during weekdays, normal working hours).
- Payment can be made by credit card, check or bank account.
- Title for burial plot can be individual’s name. Each purchaser to sign a special FLCP contractual form.
- Burial plot can also be donated for management by Zakat committee as zakat/sadaqah jariyaa to be used for someone who cannot afford
Calculation for 2 burial plots: $800 x 2=$1600 ; 30% down payment = $480
Remaining $1120 can be monthly payment of $47+ $15 (applicable administrative fee) =$62
The Service Committee would like to collect information of ICHC members seeking to buy plots and provide to FLMP to initiate a process for acquiring plots. This process will also allow ICHC Board to determine if required number of reserved plots are met for a ICHC section in the cemetery.
The information below will be inputted into a spreadsheet and provided to FLMP. They will use your contact information and provide a form to initiate the process for purchasing a plot and providing the documentation for ownership.