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.

We are pleased to announce the establishment and operationalization of Al Firdous Funeral Service, dedicated to providing dignified and respectful funeral arrangements for our beloved deceased. 
 
Services Include: 
  • Transportation of the deceased
  • Ghusl (washing) and kafan (shrouding) coordination
  • Janazah (funeral prayer) arrangements
  • Burial coordination
  • Death Certificate Filing

Procedures to Follow in the Event of a Death

  • Please call Al Firdous Funeral Home at +1(866)347-9262
  • Provide the deceased person’s full name, gender, and location of the body to Al Firdous Funeral Home. 
  • Provide the responsible person’s (contact person’s) phone number and address to Al Firdous Funeral Home.
  • The responsible person will meet with the Funeral Manager at Al Firdous Funeral Home to sign the contract, determine the timing and location of the Janazah Prayer, and decide on the burial site.
  • The Funeral Manager at Al Firdous 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.
Al Firdous Funeral Home is located at 8481 Hungary Rd Glen Allen VA 23060
 
The services provided by the funeral home include:
  • All Funeral Home Services will abide by Sunni Islamic Traditions
  • 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 Manager will inform you of the cost of the above services
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 Manager at Al Firdous Funeral Home will inform you of the burial costs for each cemetery.

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 

The total expenses of the funeral services consist of:

  • The cost of the services at Al Firdous Funeral Home and 
  • The cost of the burial services at the Cemetery

Please inquire with Al Firdous 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.

Visit us

8481 Hungary Rd Glen Allen VA 23060

Email Us

info@icrva.org

Call Us

(866) 347 9262

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