Funeral Services
Welcome to the Islamic Center of Richmond’s Funeral Services page. During times of loss and bereavement, our compassionate and experienced team is here to provide support, guidance, and assistance to families in accordance with Islamic traditions.
Procedures to Follow in the Event of a Death
Overview of the Funeral Process
- Please call Bennett Funeral Home at (804) 359-4480, 4481, 4482, or 4483.
- Provide the deceased person’s full name, gender, and location of the body to Bennett Funeral Home.
- Provide the responsible person’s (contact person’s) phone number and address to Bennett Funeral Home.
- The responsible person will meet with the Funeral Director at Bennett Funeral Home to sign the contract, determine the timing and location of the Janazah Prayer, and decide on the burial site.
- The Funeral Director at Bennett Funeral Home will coordinate the process with necessary entities including the Imam, Masjid Administration, the Ghusl/Shrouding team and the Muslim Cemetery.
- The Masjid Administration will notify the community of the Janazah salaat and burial details via email and WhatsApp announcements.
Services Provided by Bennett Funeral Home
Bennett Funeral Home is located at 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Richmond, Virginia 23230.
The services provided by the funeral home include:
- Transferring the body of the deceased from the hospital to the funeral home.
- Use of the bathing (Ghusl) and shrouding room.
- Coordinating with all necessary entities including the Imam, Masjid Administration, the Ghusl/Shrouding team and the Muslim Cemetery.
- Transferring the deceased to the Masjid and then to the cemetery.
The Funeral Director will inform you of the cost of the above services.
Muslim Cemetaries
The family can choose from these Muslim cemeteries for burial:
- Al Barzakh Cemetery located at 31058 Sadie Lane, Doswell, VA 23407.
- Crescent Memorial Graveyard (ICVA) located at 3411 Beechwood Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
The Funeral Director at Bennett Funeral Home will inform you of the burial costs for each cemetery.
Funeral Prayers at the Masjid
Funeral prayers will be held at a Masjid of choice after daily prayers. It is usually scheduled after Dhuhr or the Jumu’ah prayer, followed by an immediate departure to the cemetery.
The following masjids conduct the funeral prayers in the Greater Richmond Area:
- Islamic Center of Richmond (Masjid Yusuf)
- West End Islamic Center
- Masjid Al Falah
- Islamic Center of Virginia
- Masjid Rahman
Funeral-related Costs
The total expenses of the funeral services consist of:
- The cost of the services at Bennett Funeral Home and
- The cost of the burial services at the Cemetery
Please inquire with Bennett Funeral Home about these costs.
Getting in touch with Us
If you require Funeral Services or would like to learn more about our offerings, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our compassionate team is here to assist you in honoring your loved one with dignity, respect, and adherence to Islamic traditions.
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