Janazah (Muslim Funeral) & Burial Services around Pittsburgh

Your first step is to contact the closest Masjid/Mosque/Islamic Center. Following Masajid (Mosques) are staffed to set you up with a Funeral Home and Cemetery and provide further assistance. Masajid (Mosques) will also be able to redirect your requests to other Masajid (Mosques) that might be better equipped to handle your particular needs.

  1. Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (MCCGP): Typically serves the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The closest facility to host the body for Ghusl (Ablution) and burial preparation is "Jobes Funeral Home" located in Monroeville (eastern suburb of Pittsburgh). Address: 233 Seaman Ln, Monroeville PA 15146, Phone: (412) 373-0101, Email: mccgpinfo@gmail.com
  2. Attawheed Islamic Center (AIC): Typically serves the western and southern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The closest facility to host the body for Ghusl (Ablution) and burial preparation is "Leo J Henry Funeral Home" located in Carnegie (western suburb of Pittsburgh). Address:  401 Washington Ave, Carnegie PA 15106, Phone: 412-344-4404, Learn more 
  3. Islamic Center of Pittsburgh (ICP): Located in Oakland, typically serves the Pittsburgh Proper and surrounding neighborhoods. Address: 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Phone: (412) 682-5555, Website: http://www.icp-pgh.org
  4. Muslim Association of Greater Pittsburgh (MAP): Typically serves the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Address: 5725 N Montour Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044, Phone: (724)-444-0020, Website: http://www.mapitt.org


BURIAL
There are two cemeteries (burial sites) in Pittsburgh that provide space for Muslim burials. The cemeteries are responsible for opening and closing the grave and collect a fee for this service. They may require initial deposit and authorization from Muslim Cemetery Association (MCA) or AIC. Read more below ...

Homewood Cemetery: 
  • ​​​​Located in Point Breeze bordering Frick Park in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill.
  • It has a separate Muslim section.
  • Requires the body to be enclosed in the casket.
  • Requires authorization from Muslim Cemetery Association (MCA).
    • Address: 1599 South Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    • Phone: (412) 421-1822 

​Chartiers Cemetery:
  • Located a few miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
  • It has a separate Muslim section.
  • The burial doesn't require a casket and therefore is similar to the Islamic traditional burial.
  • Requires authorization from Attawheed Islamic Center (AIC) and initial deposit of $1000; optional headstone will cost $1000-1300 extra (costs may vary). Address: 801 Noblestown Rd, Carnegie PA 15106, Phone: 412-276-3366
  • Responsible for Opening and closing the grave.  
  • Require a $1000 initial deposit.
  • Optional Headstone will cost an extra $1000-$1300 (the costs can vary)​

FUNERAL HOME
The following Funeral Homes are well-acquainted with Muslim Ghusl (Ablution) and burial process. There may be others in your neighborhood as well and typically Masajid (Mosques) or Islamic Centers would also be able to help you locate one.
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  • Leo J Henry Funeral Home:
    • Address: 323 2nd Ave, Carnegie PA 15106
    • Phone: 412-279-4444
  • Jobes Funeral Home: 
    • Address: 445 Beatty Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146
    • Phone: 412-856-4747


STEPS TO TAKE
  • Contact funeral home first in case of death
  • Funeral home will typically claim the body from the hospital 
  • The ones listed above are equipped to handle Muslim rituals of Ghusl (ablution) and other associated requirements
  • Let the funeral home know that it is a Muslim burial. 
  • The ones listed above know the Masajid (Mosques) in the area and will attempt to contact them on their own. You should also reach out to the Masjid where you want the Janazah (Funeral Prayer) yourself.
  • For burial at Chartiers Cemetery, contact Attawheed Islamic Center (AIC):
    • Call the office at 412-344-4404
    • $1400 for the burial plot payable to AIC
    • They provide assistance in Ghusl
    • Kafan (Shroud) can be purchased for $50
    • For more information about the Janazah and burial process at AIC, visit: http://www.attawheed.org/janazah.html.
  • For burial at Homewood Cemetery, contact them directly:
    • ​The Homewood Cemetery handles the payment to MCA. Cash/Checks/Money Order are accepted forms of payments
    • The cost for the burial plot is $1100 payable to MCA
    • Additional Cemetery costs are as follows: Vault ($995), setup ($150), document fee ($85). Total: $2,625
    • Caskets can be purchased from the funeral home; there is no requirement from the cemetery for any specific casket
    • Monuments/Headstones are purchased separately and can be arranged with the cemetery at any time before or after the burial
    • They have the ability to perform burials within 24 hours
    • Burials on Sundays are possible but not always guaranteed
    • The person at the Homewood cemetery can be reached at brandy@thehomewoodcemetery.com​
  • Contact any Masjid (Mosque)/Islamic Center mentioned at the top of this page to:
    • Obtain Kafan (Shroud). Typically the Kafan (either male or female) is available for purchase for $50.
    • Arrange for someone to provide Ghusl (ablution) to the deceased and prepare them for burial
    • Schedule a Janazah (Funeral prayer) for the deceased. Mosques have the capability to quickly reach out to the Muslim community in the area. 
    • Get financial assistance (in case of a proven need)