كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ
“Every soul shall taste death.” Quran 3:185
Funeral Services
We understand that losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest trials. As Muslims, we trust Allah’s (SWT) will and pray for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased. ICPC is here to help your family through every step.
If someone has passed away
Call our funeral hotline first. We will tell you how to proceed, and our funeral committee will take care of all the related services.
What happens next
1. Call the hotline
Call 856-886-4371. Our team wil walk you through the process and what to expect.
2. We take care of the services
Our funeral committee members take care of all the related services with you and your family.
3. Tell the community
Fill out the notice form. We prepare an email announcement to our community and send it to you for approval before it goes out.
Our services
Salatul Janaza
The funeral prayer is held in our prayer halls for both men and women. Muslim and non‑Muslim friends and relatives are welcome to attend and offer condolences. Modest dress is observed inside the masjid.
Azaa (condolences)
To hold an azaa at the masjid, call the office at 973-278-7070 to confirm the hall is available. There is no fee, but a general donation to the masjid is strongly recommended.
Counseling
Our imams, Dr. Mohammad Qatanani and Shaykh Osamah Salhia, offer spiritual counseling to family and friends of the deceased. Call 973-278-7070 to set up a time.
Cemeteries
Care of the Muslim deceased
This section is general Islamic guidance, for example for hospital and care staff. It does not describe services offered by ICPC Funeral Services. Burial should happen as soon as possible.
Treat the body with the utmost respect and gentleness. Keep it clean and fully covered with a plain, modest sheet at all times, especially the private parts, unless there is a medical or legal need.
- Gently close the mouth and eyes.
- Place the right hand over the left hand on the upper abdomen.
- Bring the feet together, and tie them if possible.
- Turn the face toward the Qibla. If staff cannot do this, contact a family member to do it.
Handling and movement: Move the body gently, keep it covered, and make sure it is not harmed during handling, transport, or storage.
Organ donation: If the deceased is an organ donor, contact the family so that Islamic guidelines for organ donation are followed.
Storage before burial: Keep the body in a private area, covered at all times, including during refrigeration.
Ghusl and kafan: Islamic law requires washing (ghusl) and shrouding (kafan) before burial, usually by trained Muslims of the same sex as the deceased. The family or our masjid will coordinate with your facility to do this as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. Until then, please avoid any unnecessary procedures or examinations unless legally required.
Autopsy and medical examination: Please avoid autopsies and examinations when possible, as they are not in line with Islamic teachings. When they are legally required, handle the body with the utmost respect and release it for burial as soon as possible.
Communication with the family: Stay in regular contact with the family. They may have specific religious requests, and honoring them helps the rites follow Islamic tradition.