Funeral Services
Garden of Peace Cemetery, located at 1310 S. Morrish Rd. in Swartz Creek, Michigan opened in 2009 and sits on 10 acres of land. The Cemetery is an approximate 5 minute drive from the Flint Islamic Center allowing easier accessibility.
The Cemetery, currently in Phase I has three sections: Section A, which has been developed contains 927 plots; Section B, which has yet to be developed contains 612 plots with an additional 245 plots; Section C, which is also undeveloped contains 723 plots - over 2,500 plots total. Gardens of Peace Cemetery has the ability to add more plots as needed in Phase II.
Arrangements
The following is a general list of policies for burial at the Garden of Peace Cemetery.
It is recommended to contact one of the following individuals to inform them of the loss of your loved one. This helps expedite the process of mosque preparations:
- Hosam Shukairy 810-691-7738
- Omar Razzak 810-919-3844
Approximate costs of burial include (costs are subject to change as our suppliers charge us).
- $1,300 for the plot
- $500 for plot care
- $1,675 Headstone, landmark, and installation
Contact Manager Melissa Butts at Dodds Funeral Home: 810-232-0817.
Dodds Funeral Home is our designated and approved funeral home for burial services. Payment is made to DODDS Funeral Home.
Dodd's Funeral Home price is $2,400 . Their price includes:
1- Picking up the deceased & bringing them to the funeral home (extra price applies for long distances)
2- Using the facility for washing the deceased
3- Shroud for wrapping the deceased in
4- Opening and closing the grave (additional $250.00 if after 3 p.m. and/or a weekend)
5- Vault for the grave
6- Transferring deceased to the cemetery (and to the Mosque if requested)
7- Headstone and Marker installation
Paperwork regarding washing, transportation, etc. and payments will be made at Dodds Funeral Home. You must pay for the services before they are held. The Cemetery is a non-profit entity.
Total = $5,875.00
Total Cost = $5,875.00
**Death certificate: $ 25.00 ($10.00 per any additional)
* Men and women attending the funeral must observe proper Islamic attire while in the Islamic Center and/or cemetery.
**When the descendant’s estate, mandatory copayments, etc. are not sufficient, burial payment assistance may be available via MDHHS.
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