Our story
We were the first to establish an Islamic funeral parlour in Australia. For decades, we’ve supported families with compassionate, respectful services rooted in Islamic tradition.
About us
The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) was the first organisation in Australia to establish an Islamic funeral parlour, introduce out-of-coffin burials and successfully advocate for Muslim-designated areas in cemeteries.For decades, the LMA has been trusted and relied upon for its dignified Islamic burial services in Sydney. Our experienced and compassionate team is here to support you and your family during this emotional and difficult time.
Our Services
Ghusl
We provide full Islamic washing and shrouding of the deceased with utmost care and dignity.
Kafan
We ensure proper wrapping of the deceased in a simple white shroud (kafan), following Islamic guidelines.
Janazah Prayer
Organising and facilitating Janazah (funeral) prayer at the mosque or another location of choice.
Burial Services
Complete burial coordination including cemetery bookings and grave preparation in accordance with Islamic practices.
Azza
Support for families to host Azza (condolence gatherings), including arrangements and space coordination.
Transportation
Reliable transport of the deceased from place of death to the mosque - and later to the cemetery for burial.
Documentation and Legal Requirements
We handle all required legal paperwork, including death certificates and cemetery documentation.
Funeral Arrangements
Comprehensive funeral planning and coordination to ease the burden on grieving families.
FAQs
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If a family member is gravely ill and their death is imminent, it is recommended that you contact the LMA Funeral Hotline on 0411 522 753 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 522 753 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 reopened 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 if a 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 death is 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: Jotform link.
There 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 the Death 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.
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.
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 funeral.registrations@lma.org.au. 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.