Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater HartfordCONTACTS:
Imam Kashif AbdulKarim Phone: 860 728 8646 Cell: 203 435 0520 Email : [email protected] FUNERAL HOME CONTACT: HENRY L . FUQUA FUNERAL SERVICES 94 GRANBY STREET BLOOMFIELD CT 06002-3512 TELEPHONE: 860 769 6841 FAX: 860 769 6843 PRENEEDS ARRANGEMENTS for FUNERALS PREPARATION & BURIAL COSTS INVOLVED: Funeral Home Costs (Fuqua prices): Immediate burials (includes transfer vehicle) $2,095.00 Use of Facilities at Funeral home $ 400.00 Cement Vault $ 795.00 Legal death certificate (charged by city) $ 20.00 Bural Permit cost? Other costs: Grave digger costs: April – November $435 – after 4:30pm $60/half hour December-March $490 – after 1:00pm $60/half hour BURIAL GROUND ADDRESS: ENFIELD MUSLIM CEMETERY 64 N. Maple Street, Enfield, CT PRACTICAL STEPS: • Make sure you have a will • DISCUSS your wishes with family • Assign one person to advocate for you in the event that you cannot ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF • CARRY Muslim ID with you • discuss burial arrangements. • CHECK IF INSURANCE COVERS BURIAL COSTS • be aware of preneeds and make an appointment with Masjid to discuss THESE ISSUES. THE NEED TO MAKE A WILL: It is not rightful for a Muslim who has something to bequeath to sleep two consecutive nights without having his will written with him” – Sahih Al Bukhari JANAZAH KITS Janazah Kits should have everything you need to insure the Muslims funeral burial rights of a deceased Muslim or Muslimah. We encourage every Muslim to have their Janazah kit on hand. They should include: • 5 large white towels and 8 washcloths. • 3 large pieces of white cotton cloth for men or 5 pieces of white cotton cloth for women • 3 tie cloths • Unscented liquid soap • Bandages, Cotton and Gauze • 5 plastic aprons • 5 plastic pair of gloves • Camphor • Ood Perfume • Scissors • 3 buckets/jugs Janazah kits can be obtained from LINK |
Brochure on Preparing for Life Transitions |