Mission
The Islamic Society of Central Kentucky (ISCK) is committed to providing guidance to all Muslims in performing the religious duties of an Islamic burial.
Cemetery
The Muslim Community has reserved a section at the Blue Grass Memorial Gardens
Blue Grass Memorial Gardens
4915 Harrodsburg Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
859.223.1223
If you would like to buy graves in advance, contact the corporate office at 859.223.1223 and mention the Muslim Community graves section.
Funeral Home
The Muslim Community deals with Kerr Brothers
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home
Corner of Main street and Midland Street - Downtown Lexington
859.252.6767
At the Time of Need
If you already own a grave then contact the cemetery directly (Blue Grass Memorial Gardens) and inform them that you need a grave open.
If you do not own a grave then you will have to purchas.
Very Important
Ask the attending physician to sign the death certificate as soon as possible following the death. This is a very important document.
Burial Process
Janaza prayer is normally held at the Islamic Center of Lexington;
The Funeral Home will coordinate the burial process, which includes the following:
Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to the Burial Preparation Room in Downtown location;
Maintain the deceased overnight, if necessary;
The Islamic Center can provide volunteers to perform Ghusl;
No more than 4 persons are allowed in the washing room during Ghusl;
Transportation of the deceased from Funeral Home to the Islamic Center for Janaza prayer and then to the Islamic cemetery section at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens for burial;
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