Janazah services
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Here is who to call and what happens next.
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Al Marhama Islamic Burial Services
Sharia-compliant janazah service for Greater Boston: ghusl, shrouding, janazah prayer, permits and prompt burial. Serving Boston for over 20 years.
Cemetery
Boston Muslim Cemetery
Greater Boston’s community-owned Islamic burial ground. Published approximate costs: funeral about $3,400; opening and closing $2,900 (+$500 after hours and weekends).
530 Lowell St, Peabody
Masjid
ISBCC Funeral Services
Washing facilities and janazah prayer at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center.
Masjid · Quincy & Sharon
ICNE Burial Services
Helps families with Islamic funeral and burial arrangements, working with Al Marhama.
What to do first
- If the death is unexpected at home, call 911. In a hospital or hospice, staff will guide you.
- Call Al Marhama or your masjid. They arrange ghusl, the janazah prayer and burial.
- Tell the hospital or funeral home the family wants a prompt Islamic burial, without embalming.
- Share the janazah time with family and community once it’s confirmed.