Our Mission
To provide the Muslim community with burial services and a final resting place for the deceased, in a timely manner, in accordance with Quran and Sunnah and according to local and State laws, at the most affordable price
Contact the UIC Burial Committee
Please Do not call the mortuary or the cemetery directly
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8 Step Process
Step 1 - Contact UIC Burial Committee
Please do not call the mortuary or the cemetery directly.
Step 2 - Complete the Deceased Information Paperwork
Please collect the following information for the deceased and fill out the paperwork located at the link below:
- Full name of deceased
- Social Security number
- Date of birth & place of birth
- Residence Address
Step 3 - Visit UIC campus
Next of kin, relatives, or family friend should come to Utah Islamic Center in West Jordan, located at
984 W. 9000 S. West Jordan City, 84088.
Bring the paperwork filled in Step 2 AND make payment.
Step 4 - Pay Burial Service Fee
Payment must be made in person, by cash, credit card, or check payable to Utah Islamic Center for $3,200. This includes:
a) Mortuary services (transfer of body to Mortuary, use of washing facility, white color shroud, transfer of body to Crescent Cemetery, and two death certificates)
b) Burial plot, cement vault, and grave opening and closing.
Step 5 - Coordinate the time with Burial Committee
Coordinate the time for the pick-up of the deceased, the time of washing (at least 3 hours before burial), and the time for the funeral prayer. These times will be coordinated with the Imam or a member of the Burial committee once the paperwork has been filled out and payment has been made.
Step 6 - Ghusl (body wash)
It is highly recommended that the family members step forward to wash their deceased. If family members or friends are unavailable, UIC will try its utmost best to recruit community volunteers for the washing task.
For Ghusl (body wash), Utah Islamic Center uses Wiscombe Mortuary, located at
47 S. Orange Street Suite B – 5
Salt Lake City, UT. 84116
Step 7 - Salat-ul-Janazah (Funeral prayer)
The Funeral prayer can be held either at Crescent Cemetery or in the multipurpose hall at Utah Islamic Center. The funeral prayer is led by the Imam of Utah Islamic Center or his designee unless requested otherwise. It is encouraged, when possible, that the eldest son should lead the funeral prayer.
Step 8 - Burial
Burial takes place at Crescent Cemetery, located at
11105 S. State St.
Sandy, UT. 84070
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghusl (body wash) takes place where?
For Ghusl (body wash), Utah Islamic Center uses Wiscombe Mortuary, located at
47 S. Orange Street Suite B – 5
Salt Lake City, UT. 84116
Burial takes place where?
Burial takes place at Crescent Cemetery, located at
11105 S. State St.
Sandy, UT. 84070
Should I call the mortuary or the cemetery directly?
No. Please do not call the mortuary or the cemetery directly
Contact the following individuals who are part of the UIC Burial committee:
- Saad Malik (385-505-7419)
- Wala Abdul Hadi (801-245-0567)
- Mohammad Anab (646-340-6232)
- Imam Shuaib (801-898-2670)
What is the cost of the Burial service fee?
Burial service fee Cost $3,200.
This includes:
a) Mortuary services (transfer of body to Mortuary, use of washing facility, white color shroud, transfer of body to Crescent Cemetery, and two death certificates)
b) Burial plot, cement vault, and grave opening and closing
What mode of payment is accepted for the Burial service fee?
Payment can be made in person or Online.
Accepted Payment mode is cash, credit card, or check payable to Utah Islamic Center.
Whom to contact for advance burial plot purchase?
Contact the UIC Burial committee