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Rules & Etiquette

Do not grieve over what has passed unless it makes you work harder for what is about to come. – Umar Ibn Al Khattab , May Allah Be Pleased With Him

The CEMETERY and all GRAVESITES MUST be maintained at all times in accordance with the QURAN and SUNNAH and NOT based on personal or cultural traditions.

The Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc. persevered over 19 years to establish a Muslim cemetery to provide affordable burials based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. The tireless work of the organization and the dedicated members of the Muslim community resulted in the establishment of the first Muslim cemetery in Ottawa where families have laid their loved ones in their final resting place.

The Ottawa Muslim Cemetery (OMC) is a religious-based cemetery registered under the Islamic faith, with its provincial operating license based on Islamic principles. Burial rights, supplies, and services are exclusively for Muslims who testify to the Shahadatain (“There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger”).All visitors must follow OMC’s rules, regulations, and staff instructions at all times.

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult for safety.
  • OMC is not responsible for accidents, injuries, or damage to personal belongings, vehicles, or third-party property.
  • No damage, removal, or defacement of cemetery property, including vegetation, markers, fences, or structures, is allowed.
  • No soliciting, distributing flyers, canvassing, or commercial activities within the cemetery.
  • No picnics, parties, parades, processions, or any inappropriate gatherings are permitted.
  • Improper conduct may result in expulsion from the cemetery.

Graves are dug so that the deceased faces the Qibla, specifically defined as 57° clockwise from True North.

  • No adjoining burial lots are permitted. Due to limited space, pre-purchasing or reserving lots is not available until further notice.
  • Only flat headstones (markers) are allowed; no monuments, tombs, or vertical headstones.
    Planting, removing grass, cutting shrubs, or installing personal headstones is prohibited.

  • The cemetery has the right to cancel interments and agreements if bylaws or policies are violated.
  • Any disruptions, failure to follow procedures, or safety concerns may lead to suspension of burial services.
  • Burials must be completed by the agreed time. Late burials will incur a fee of $275 per hour beyond the agreed time, with no extensions beyond 4:00 PM.
  • Disposal of unused caskets left at the cemetery by a funeral home (mosque or commercial) will incur a $350 fee.

Visitors should offer Salaam to the deceased, recite Qur’an, or make Du’aa. The Islamic greeting upon entering the cemetery is:

  • “Assalamu alaikum yaa ahlil kuboor” (Peace be upon you, O people of the graves)

or

  • “Assalaamu ‘alaykum ahl al-diyaar min al-mu’mineen wa’l-Muslimeen, inshaa Allah bikum laahiqoon, as’al Allaha lana wa lakum al-‘aafiyah” (Peace be upon you, O dwellers of the graves, believers and Muslims. Inshaa Allah, we will join you. I ask Allah to keep us and you safe and sound.)
  •  Avoid stepping, walking, or jumping over graves.
  • No acts of circumambulation (tawaaf), prostration (sajdah), or loud activities, such as playing music or making jokes, as these are considered disrespectful.
  • No monuments, gravestones, decorations, candles, incense, or unauthorized structures are permitted. Any such items will be removed.
  • Fresh flowers and wreaths may be placed but will be removed at OMC’s discretion within one week. Plastic flowers are not permitted.
  • Sound systems for Qur’an recitation should be kept personal and not disturb others.
  • Do not shovel, remove snow, or use salt on grave sites.
  • OMC and its staff are responsible for cemetery maintenance, not the purchaser or family of the deceased.
  •  All visitors must comply with OMC’s bylaws, as mandated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO).
  • For any questions or clarifications, please refer to the cemetery bylaws or contact OMC:
  • Email: info@muslimcemetery.ca
  • Phone: 613-851-7444

 

OMC is committed to maintaining a simple, well-kept cemetery that harmonizes with the natural environment while upholding Islamic traditions. We appreciate your cooperation in preserving the dignity and sanctity of the cemetery.

Community Support & Donations

OMC is a registered charitable organization (Charitable Registration No. 894375187RR0001), and tax receipts will be issued for all donations.

🙏 Support us by donating or reserving a burial lot. Every contribution helps sustain this sacred space for our community. Cash, cheque, and credit cards are accepted. We also have direct deposit pre-authorized payment plans. You may also mail your donation or call us.

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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.