Funeral Services
Who should we contact if someone passes away in the family?
If you are part of the IFN community the first person to contact is the IFN Funeral Committee Lead.
IFN Main Line 847-406-3730
Primary Contact
Usman Ghani
Phone: 847-845-5786
Email: usman.ghani@ifnonline.com
Ejaz Hasan
Phone: 847-532-2114
Email: qazi.hasan@ifnonline.com
Br. Ishaq Mohiuddin
Phone: 703-663-0800
Email: ishaq1972@gmail.com
What does the IFN Funeral Committee do?
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Work with the Muslim Funeral Services Director to arrange for funeral services such as body transportation from home/hospital/hospice to funeral home for Gusul; to IFN for Janaza Salah; and finally to Cemetery for Burial.
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Work with the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery to assign the burial plot and arrange for the burial services
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Provide support and assistance to the family of the deceased depending upon the need
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Inform the community about the deceased and the funeral arrangement
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Help arrange post funeral needs (Open House, Quran Reading Sessions)
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Organize Funeral workshops to educate and train volunteers in the community
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Long-term capacity planning of Burial Plots
How many Burial Plots does IFN have?
We have 240 Burial Plots at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. We highly encourage everyone to buy the Burial plot in advance.
How can I purchase a Burial Plot in advance?
You can contact Br. Ishaq Mohiuddin to purchase a plot.
What are some of the costs involved at the time of funeral?
| Item | Payable To | Cost | Explanation |
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| Burial Plot | IFN | $1000 | |
| Funeral Services | Muslim Funeral Services | $1400 – $1600 | Depending on the casket chosen, price varies |
| Burial Services | Highland Memorial Park Cemetery | $2400 – $2800 | Base cost is approximately $2400; weekend services add $400 |
| Approx. Total Cost | $4800 – $5400 |
Important Contact Information:
1) Muslim Funeral Services
Mufti Haroon Firdausi
Licensed Funeral Director
16336 South 66th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone 815-549-9400
Fax 773-774-2444
e- mail Haroon@muslimfuneralservices.com
2) Highland Memorial Park Cemetery
Mr. Rogers
33100 North Hunt Club Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
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