Cemeteries information
There are only three cemeteries in South East Queensland with with a designated Muslim section in the cemetery .
In Brisbane this is at the Mt Gravatt Cemetery, whilst on the Gold Coast Coast, it is at the Southport Cemetery and the third is in Toowoomba.
Whist we use either of these for all funerals, we use the Beenleigh Cemetery specifically for "stillborn" funerals.
The Beenleigh cemetery has a designated "stillborn" section which is for all faiths. The fees for the stillborn funerals at Beenleigh is at a substantially reduced rate. However, if you would like to use either the Mt Gravatt or Southport cemetery for a stillborn baby funeral, it is possible but the fees will be substantially higher
In Brisbane this is at the Mt Gravatt Cemetery, whilst on the Gold Coast Coast, it is at the Southport Cemetery and the third is in Toowoomba.
Whist we use either of these for all funerals, we use the Beenleigh Cemetery specifically for "stillborn" funerals.
The Beenleigh cemetery has a designated "stillborn" section which is for all faiths. The fees for the stillborn funerals at Beenleigh is at a substantially reduced rate. However, if you would like to use either the Mt Gravatt or Southport cemetery for a stillborn baby funeral, it is possible but the fees will be substantially higher
The grave design inside varies in different countries around the world, and also varies within the same country in its different cemeteries, depending on the soil type in that locality.
There is no requirement Islamically to have any tomb, block or timber structure within the grave. The only requirement is to avoid direct contact of the sand with the top of the janaza at the time of burial and that the body be buried directly on the ground (sand).
The sunnah method is Al-Lahad and is still used in some countries.
Below is a diagram of the different internal layouts. MFS uses the forth example.
This system is intended to be simple and practical and has been local council approved.
We have had discussions with several Imams, including a meeting with the Council of Imams Queensland, and have their full approval for the system we utilise.
Below is a letter confirming this, with Imam Yusuf Peer, Imam Uzair Akbar and Imam Akram Buksh being signatories to the letter.
There is no requirement Islamically to have any tomb, block or timber structure within the grave. The only requirement is to avoid direct contact of the sand with the top of the janaza at the time of burial and that the body be buried directly on the ground (sand).
The sunnah method is Al-Lahad and is still used in some countries.
Below is a diagram of the different internal layouts. MFS uses the forth example.
This system is intended to be simple and practical and has been local council approved.
We have had discussions with several Imams, including a meeting with the Council of Imams Queensland, and have their full approval for the system we utilise.
Below is a letter confirming this, with Imam Yusuf Peer, Imam Uzair Akbar and Imam Akram Buksh being signatories to the letter.
Plaque at the Graveside
If you require a simple plaque at the grave side, this may be arranged with the Brisbane City Council cemeteries. Please see this link BCC Plaques.
More elaborate tombstones are discouraged in Islam, however if you require this, then more information and details of contractors who may be able to do this, are available. Please contact the Mt Gravatt Cemetery at 3403 7765.
More elaborate tombstones are discouraged in Islam, however if you require this, then more information and details of contractors who may be able to do this, are available. Please contact the Mt Gravatt Cemetery at 3403 7765.
CEMETERY LOCATIONS:
Mt Gravatt Cemetery582 Mains Rd, Macgregor, Brisbane QLD 4109
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Beenleigh Cemetery31 Brigade Drive, Eagleby. Beenleigh, Qld (Exit 34 off the M1 South)
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South port CemeteryQueen Street, Southport, Gold Coast, Qld
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Upper Coomera CemeteryCorner of Saville and Jullian Roads, Upper Coomera
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