SERVICES
At Mustafa Center Dignity House, we understand that the loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult moments. Our mission is to provide compassionate, dignified, and faith-centered support to families during their time of need.
From the initial arrangements and religious rites —
Ghusl,
Kafan, and
Salat al-Janazah — to burial services, documentation assistance, and ongoing family support, we guide families through every step of the process with care, respect, and professionalism — ensuring your loved one is honored according to Islamic tradition while easing the burden during this challenging time.
NINE AREAS OF CARE
Services Offered
01 Funeral Arrangement Services
Planning services provided to families.
- Meeting with the family to plan the funeral or memorial
- Guidance on burial
- Preparation of the service schedule
- Coordination with clergy or religious leaders
- Preparing obituary notices
- Filing death certificates
- Obtaining burial permits
- Social Security notification assistance
02 Body Preparation Services
Preparing the deceased for viewing or burial.
- Religious washing rites — Ghusl (الغُسل)
- Shrouding services — Kafan (الكَفَن)
- Funeral prayer arrangements — Ṣalāt al-Janāzah
- Coordination with Islamic cemeteries
- Rapid burial arrangements
- Refrigeration and body storage
- Placement in casket or shroud
- Preparation for viewing or visitation
03 Funeral Ceremony Services
Held at the Dignity House or another location.
- Funeral & memorial service in the Hall
- Religious funeral ceremonies
- Graveside services
- Prayer services
- Viewing or visitation hours
- Wake services
04 Burial Services
Arrangements for interment.
- Coordination with the cemetery
- Grave opening and closing arrangements
- Transportation of the casket
- Setup of the graveside ceremony
- Pallbearer coordination
05 Transportation Services
Movement of the deceased and family.
- Transfer of the deceased from place of death
- Hearse transportation
- Funeral procession coordination
- Transportation to cemetery or crematory
- Airport transport when needed
06 Documentation & Legal Services
Administrative assistance after a death.
- Filing death certificates
- Coordination with hospitals or medical examiners
- Veterans' benefits assistance
- Insurance documentation assistance
- Estate documentation guidance
07 Facility Services
Use of the Dignity House facilities.
- Dignity House rental for funeral services
- Viewing rooms
- Family gathering rooms
- Reception space
- Audio / video systems
- Live streaming of services
08 Memorial Products
Related memorial items and keepsakes.
- Caskets
- Burial vaults
- Grave markers
- Memorial books
- Prayer cards
- Flowers and floral arrangements
09 Memorial & Family Support Services
Post-funeral care and remembrance.
- Grief counseling referrals
- Memorial website creation
- Tribute videos
- Anniversary remembrance services
- Assistance with memorial donations
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT
Core Service Packages
Most Complete
Traditional Islamic Burial
For families seeking a full Islamic burial service.
- Transfer of the deceased from place of death (local)
- Washing (Ghusl) and shrouding (Kafan)
- Refrigeration and preparation
- Funeral prayer coordination (Janazah)
- Funeral director and staff services
- Hearse transportation to cemetery
- Graveside service coordination
Essential
Direct Burial
Minimal services with a swift, simple Islamic burial.
- Transfer of the deceased
- Basic preparation (Ghusl)
- Shrouding (Kafan)
- Transportation to cemetery
- Burial coordination
OPTIONAL MERCHANDISE
Keepsakes & Materials
Shrouds (Kafan)
Caskets
Grave Markers
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Beyond the Essentials
- Live-streaming of funeral services (optional, outside contractor)
- Memorial video creation (optional, outside contractor)
- Obituary writing and posting
- Assistance with death certificates
- Coordination with the cemetery
- International repatriation of remains
- Airport shipping services
خِدْمَات إِسْلَامِيَّة مُتَخَصِّصَة
Specialized Islamic Services
- Ghusl — ritual washing
الغُسل
- Kafan — Islamic shrouding
الكَفَن
- Janazah prayer coordination
صَلاة الجَنازة
- Rapid burial arrangements
- Coordination with Islamic cemeteries
- Transportation to cemetery
- Burial and closing prayer
- Funeral prayer at the mosque
