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: [email protected]
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 Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (MCCGP), in case burial is at the Restland Cemetery, or from Muslim Cemetery Association (MCA), in case the burial is at the Homewood Cemetery. Read more below ...

​Restland Cemetery:

• Located a few miles from the MCCGP in Monroeville (eastern suburb of Pittsburgh). Address: 990 Patton Street Extension, Monroeville, PA 15146
• It has a separate Muslim section.
• The burial is compliant with the rules of the traditional Islamic burial (the body is directly interned in the ground).
• Requires authorization from MCCGP. There is some paperwork needed from the relatives of the deceased. The cost of the burial plot is $1,000 payable to MCCGP. 
• Cost of opening and closing the grave is extra and payable to "Restland Memorial Park"
• MCCGP representative will guide you through the entire process. Please contact by phone (412-373-0101) or email ([email protected])

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 

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 your local Masjid first. They will guide you through the process and will hook you up with the funeral home.
• 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. 
• Let the Masjid know when and where you want the Janazah (Funeral Prayer) and burial.
• For burial at Restland Cemetery, contact MCCGP:
  • Call the office at 412-373-0101 or write an email to [email protected]
  • $1,000 for the burial plot payable to MCCGP
  • They'll provide assistance in Ghusl (Washing)
  • They'll arrange for the Kafan (Shroud). Note that there are different requirements for kafan for males and females
  • They'll get you in touch with the cemetery and guide you throughout this process.
  • Financial assistance is available for those in need (Established proof of need is required).
• 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
  • Burials on Sundays are possible but not always guaranteed
  • The person at the Homewood cemetery can be reached at [email protected]​
• The following steps are needed if you choose to bury the deceased at the Homewood Cemetery
  • 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)