The ‘IFAM Janaza Services’ (IJS) provides comprehensive Islamic funeral services to the Muslims community in Australia, according to the Islamic funeral and burial rites and in accordance with the Australian legal requirements. It covers all aspects of a Muslim Funeral Director activities related to Tajheez-o-Takfeen, or funeral rites.
Funeral Cost
It is strongly advisable to save about $10,000 to cover the total cost of each funeral. Any extra after the funeral, could be returned or donated for IJS charitable services.
An approximate breakdown of the fees is as follows:
- Cost of Grave $5000 (depending on the cemetery location)
- Grave Transfer fee (if applicable): $150
- Local council fees (which varies annually and depending on weekend and overtime charges) + the Ghusl Facility fee of $150
- Kaffan & Ghusl $300
- Transportation of the deceased $300
- Grave preparation and Interment fee (including box and timber slats) of $500
- Death certificate application fee of $88 payable to the Department of Births, Deaths and marriages
- Basic Concrete headstone, including the installation from $750 – $1,000 (could be more depending on what is ordered)
- Funeral Director Fee of $500 (drivers, cleaner, membership, hearse and other fees and expenses)
Ghusl Facilities
IJS own ghusl facilities at the following locations:
- Marsden Park Masjid
- Campbelltown Masjid
- Bankstown Masjid
IJS can organise the ghusl at other locations, through other sister organisations, including the government facilities.
About Us
Islamic Forum for Australian Muslims (IFAM) is an Australia wide non-profit Islamic organisation. It helps Muslims to live in accordance with the teachings of Islam and to endeavor to establish the way of Islam in all spheres of life.
Join the FUND
Planning your funeral upfront in accordance with Islamic teachings is a wise and thoughtful decision. It ensures that those responsible for arranging your janazah (funeral) can fulfil your wishes in line with Shariah.