A Sacred Resting Place for Ottawa's Muslim Community

Serving families in the National Capital Region since 2013. Providing affordable, dignified Islamic burials and expanding to serve future generations.

Burial Services

Need burial assistance for a loved one?

We guide grieving families through every step of the Islamic burial process with compassion, clarity, and full adherence to Islamic law at one of the lowest costs in Canada.

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Contact us immediately

Call our 24/7 line or email us. We respond to urgent cases within the hour.

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Grave opening & closing

Professional, respectful graveside service

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Qibla-aligned burial

Burial at 57° true north, in full accordance with Islamic requirements.

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Community Janaza alert

Notification to the Ottawa Muslim community

One of the Lowest In Canada

Adult Burial Lot

Single burial lot and permanent grave marker for one of the lowest prices in Canada.

Download

Download Information Booklet

We understand your situation after the passing of a loved one. So here is the booklet that helps you in every step in way in this toughest moment.

Pre-plan / peace of mind

Pre-order Your Lot

Secure your family’s resting place in advance. Pre-ordering locks in today’s price and spares loved ones from difficult decisions.

Support Our Mission

Help Us Expand For Future Generations

Your Sadaqah Jariyah funds our  Phase III expansion, ensuring burial space for Ottawa’s growing Muslim community for decades to come.

Cemetery Expansion Fund

Directly funds Phase III land development to secure burial space for future Ottawa Muslims. Every dollar counts.

$1000 / one-time

Monthly General Support

Sustains ongoing maintenance, operations, and staff. Your monthly gift keeps this sacred space thriving.

$25 / month

Memorial Dedication

Dedicate a bench, tree, or engraved plaque in memory of someone who has passed on. A lasting tribute.

$500 / dedication

Subsidize a Burial

Help cover burial costs for families who cannot afford services. Your generosity eases grief in the hardest moments.

$2000/ one-time

Phase III and Land Acquisition Campaign

Securing land and infrastructure for hundreds of future burial lots

10% funded

$150,000 raised

Goal: $1.5 million

842 generous donors

"When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a child who prays for them."

Why Trust Us

Built by the community. For the community.

Over 30 years of dedication, full transparency, and faithful service to Ottawa’s Muslim families.

Registered Canadian Charity

Fully audited non-profit. Official tax receipts for every donation. Charitable reg. #894375187RR0001.

Qibla-Aligned & Islamically Guided

All graves are carefully aligned and prepared according to Islamic requirements.

Affordable, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. The lowest price is designed to help families.

Built for the Community

No shareholders or corporate owners – this cemetery serves the muslim community in the National Capital Region.

Ottawa-Rooted Since 1994

Decades of community fundraising. Land acquired in 2005, licensed in 2008, proudly serving since 2013.

24/7 Janaza Support

Our Janaza alert network ensures the community is always informed and families never face loss alone.

Our Services

Everything your family needs, handled with dignity

From pre-planning burial lots to full janaza coordination – we’re with you every step of the way, guided by Islamic principles.

Lowest in Canada

Burial Lots

Secure your family’s final resting place in a Qibla-aligned, Islamically certified cemetery. Pre-order adult or children’s lots – instalment plans available for multiple purchases.

Full coordination · 24/7 support

Funeral Arrangements

We guide grieving families through every burial steps. From the moment of death through to burial, we support your family with dignity, knowledge, and full adherence to Islamic requirements.

Memorial Markers

Preserve the memory of loved ones with dignified grave markers and personalised inscription services.

Find a Grave

Search our online grave registry to locate the resting place of a family member or friend.

Islamic Burial Rites

A complete guide to Islamic funeral rites, obligations of the community, and cemetery etiquette.

Free Planning Guide

Download our complimentary booklet. Everything you need to plan ahead with peace of mind.

Rules & Etiquette

Visiting a cemetery carries specific Islamic etiquette. Learn the proper conduct for visiting graves, reciting du’a, and respecting the sanctity of the burial ground.

Benefits After Death

Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult. Here is a list that can help you identify what to do when someone passes away.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Al hamdullilah, the cemetery began operating on January 4, 2013.

Yes the cemetery was established to serve the Muslim community in Ottawa and Gatineau and in the surrounding areas.

The Ottawa Muslim Cemetery (OMC) is a religious-based cemetery registered under the Islamic faith. Its operating license, granted by the provincial government, is based on Islamic principles. As such, any purchaser or user of rights, supplies, or services offered by the Cemetery must be a Muslim who testifies to the Shahadatain (the declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger”).

Yes. There is no cemetery in the area offering adult lots for less or offers the cost of a funeral for less. The cemetery is a not-for-profit organization registered as a charity. Charitable Registration No. 894375187RR0001

Yes. With a down payment of 20% of the total burial lot cost upon signing, you can pay the remaining balance by instalment over a maximum of 6 months for multiple lots purchase (4 maximum) . Payment Plan not available for single lot purchases.

 

Your donation is Sadaqah Jariyah

Every contribution helps expand this sacred space and lowers burial costs for Muslim families across Ottawa.

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Cemetery Expansion Fund (New Land Acquisition & Phase III)

Pre-Sale Grave Lots – Limited Time Offer

The Ottawa Muslim Cemetery is offering a one-time pre-sale of 500 grave lots—once they are sold, no additional pre-sale graves will be available. This is your opportunity to secure your final resting place next to your loved ones before this offer ends.

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