Who are we ?
The Lebanese Muslim Association was the first organisation to establish an Islamic Funeral Parlour in Australia, the first to institute out-of-coffin burials and also successfully petitioned for Muslim-designated areas in cemeteries.
For many decades, the LMA has been renowned for providing quality Islamic burial services in Sydney. Our experienced, professional, supportive team are there to assist you and your family at this very difficult time.
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Our Services
Ghusl (Ritual Washing)
We perform ghusl, which is the ritual washing of the body in accordance with Islamic guidelines. This is an important step to purify the body before burial.
Kafan
We will provide the kafan, which is the burial shroud in which the deceased is wrapped. We ensure that the shroud is prepared and wrapped according to Islamic customs.
Janazah Prayer
We will arrange for the the Janazah prayer, also known as the funeral prayer, which is offered in congregation for the deceased.
Funeral Arrangements
We will help with the overall funeral arrangements, including coordinating with the family, arranging for the time and location of the funeral prayer, and ensuring that all necessary preparations are made for the burial.
Burial Services
Our burial services follow religious customs including washing, shrouding and burial - ensuring a respectful and compliant farewell for deceased Muslims.
Grief Counselling:
We offer grief counselling services or can refer the bereaved's family to appropriate counselling resources. These services aim to provide emotional support and guidance to help the family cope with their loss.
Azza
We can provide assistance with - and a venue for - the Azza. This is an event where the immediate family of the deceased host other family members and friends, who are in attendance to offer their condolences.
Documentation and Legal Requirements
We can handle the necessary paperwork and legal requirements associated with the death, such as obtaining the death certificate and any permits or authorisations required for burial.
Transportation
Careful and respectful transfer of the body of the deceased is of paramount importance. We will transfer the deceased from the place of death to our funeral parlour and later, after the Janazah prayer, transport the deceased to the chosen cemetery. At all times the body of the deceased is handled with dignity and in accordance with Islamic customs.
Recognising the need for privacy and modesty, LMA Islamic Funeral Services offers segregated waiting rooms for men and women. This arrangement allows family members and friends to wait with dignity and in comfort during the funeral proceedings.
LMA Islamic Funeral Services employs a dedicated team of professionals who are experienced in handling Islamic funeral rituals and traditions. Staff members are respectful, compassionate and trained to cater to the specific needs and sensitivities of the Muslim community.
Ample Visitor Parking: LMA Islamic Funeral Services understands the importance of accommodating a large number of visitors during funeral services. We provide ample visitor parking facilities to ensure that family members, friends and community members attending the funeral can easily find parking.
FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the funeral and burial process)
If a family member is gravely ill and their death is imminent, it is recommended that you contact the LMA Funeral Hotline on 0411 522 739 to get instruction and in preparation for death. Explain to the doctor or hospital that Islamically, we must bury the deceased as soon as possible, so that the medical personnel understand the urgency of making the “Cause of Death” certificate available.
Contact the LMA Funeral Hotline as soon as possible, as we are available 24/7. Please ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to obtain the “Cause of Death” certificate as soon as possible because we cannot complete all the arrangements without this document. Our Funeral Director will assist you and guide you with all arrangements.
Contact the LMA Funeral Hotline and also the deceased’s regular GP to ascertain the cause of death. The Ambulance and Police will usually allow the LMA Funeral Services to pick up the body of the deceased once the cause of death has been confirmed.
If the deceased is aged under 21 weeks, no fees are applicable. The family brings the baby from the hospital to our Funeral Parlour as they already have consent to do so. The baby will be buried alongside another deceased;. However, this means you will not have rights over the grave.Please contact our Funeral Director on 0411 522 739 for a more detailed explanation.
Please ensure the original executor over the grave is the person liaising with our funeral director. We will reach out to the cemetery to ensure the grave is able to be re-opened so that the burial process can proceed as usual.
The executor is generally the next of kin and will be the main point of contact in organising the burial with the funeral director. Please let us know who this is as soon as possible to avoid any confusion.
The State Coroner will assess the individual case and determine ifa post-mortem needs to be done. It is important the coroner’s office is advised that Islamically, it is preferred not to have a post-mortem performed. It is also important to advise the police and the coroner’s office of the Islamic custom of burying the deceased as soon as possible and that any assistance in expediting the process would be appreciated. In some cases, the body of the deceased will remain with the coroner for a few days until the cause of deathis determined. Our team will follow up with the coroner to ensure that the body is released as soon as possible.
When you call the LMA Funeral Parlour, you will be asked to complete our Jotform which will also give consent for the LMA Funeral Team to pick up the body of the deceased. The completed Jotform will ensure we have the adequate information to attend to the necessary grave booking and other arrangements as soon as possible.https://form.jotform.com/221249205691050There are also cemetery forms which the next of kin is required to sign on the day of burial with the help of our administrator.After burial you, will receive the Headstone Inscription and theDeath Registration Statement forms.
Yes, a non-Muslim may attend the funeral and we will provide our support to any non-Muslim family members so they also understand the Islamic burial process.
The body is lowered into the grave by close family members and then covered by timber sleepers and eventually the grave will be filled in with soil. The initial filling is done by hand, by the family and mourners who wish to do so. The remainder is filled by the cemetery staff using machinery. The body of the deceased must always be buried directly in the ground.
It is not customary to have a monumental tombstone, although a simple tombstone is acceptable to identify the grave. Islam has a unique style of building graves and cemeteries that are characterised by humility, simplicity and that avoid glorifying the dead with elaborate monuments.
After the burial, you will receive a death registration statement form via email. This form (along with the Medical Cause of Death) will allow us to apply for the death certificate on your behalf. Once the form is completed, please email it to [email protected]. We will lodge the application with Births, Deaths and Marriages. From there, the Registry will process the application and mail out the death certificate to your nominated address.
Contact us
At LMA Islamic Funeral Services, we are committed to providing exceptional funeral services to the Muslim community in Sydney. Contact us today to discuss your funeral needs and to learn more about our services. May Allah (SWT) grant your loved one a place in Jannah and give you the strength and comfort to cope with your loss.
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