Arranging a Muslim Funeral

Funeral
Written By Dr. Adel Razi

Discussing funeral arrangements with your family and involving them in your preferences ahead of time can reduce feelings of uncertainty and confusion that many people experience when a loved one dies. You may want to think about which funeral service or masjid will perform the Janazah and where you wish to be buried.

As of writing, Islamic Society of Darwin (ISD) is the only organisation that can readily provide funeral services to Muslims in the Darwin region. Please contact your local Muslim organisation to find out more.

Muslim Cemeteries in the NT

There is no dedicated Muslim cemetery In the NT as such. However, sections of general cemetery have been allocated for Muslim use.

Thorak Regional Cemetery which is located in Knuckey Lagoon (Darwin) caters for the Darwin and Palmerston regions as per the Islamic Council of Northern Territory (ICNT).

The Memorial (General) Cemetery located behind Araluen Arts Centre (Alice Springs) caters for the Alice Springs region. The Town Council can be contacted for an Islamic plot in the Mohammedan section (section 7a).

You may also contact the above coucils to arrange pre-purchase of exclusive right of interment.

Dr. Adel Razi

Adel Razi is the current secretary of UMNT Inc. and is a practicing Doctor at the Royal Darwin Hospital. He completed his medical training with CDU and Flinders University in the NT with placements to rural and remote locations.

Throughout his career, he has been an active member of the community. He assisted the Darwin Islamic Centre and its Weekend Islamic School with its ICT-related services. Adel has served as the president and vice president of the Charles Darwin University Muslim Student Association (CDUMSA).

https://umnt.org.au
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