We provide a complete Islamic Funeral and Burial service, or as many of its components, as needed by you.
Talim-ul-Islam Ontario is licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) as a Transfer Service Operator – Class 2 (Restricted), under Licence # XX-1502.
The BAO has a Consumer Information Guide that can be accessed online that has useful information regarding your rights and responsibilities when choosing and entering into agreements regarding internment of your loved ones. This guide can be accessed by clicking here :
Our Funeral Service
The passing of someone you love and care for is one of the most heartbreaking and emotional times that you will endure. In order to lessen the burden on the grieving family during this difficult time, we at Talim-ul-Islam are dedicated to assist you. Our group of volunteers will be there to hold your hand and guide you through all the necessary procedures, to make this time as easy and as smooth as possible for you.
There are no charges or costs to you, except for:
a. The necessary legal documentation and registration required by law,
b. The cemetery costs (cost of Grave plus Opening and Closing costs) paid directly to the cemetery
c. Any transportation costs if outside our catchment area, paid by you to an accredited third party. Our contact will let you know if this is the case, and help make the arrangements for you if you so choose.
All we ask for is that you and your family make a donation to Talim-ul-Islam Ontario, in order to enable us to continue providing this service, and the many other services and programs we make available to the community.
- Contact any one of the Talim-ul-Islam Funeral representatives listed below to obtain our service:
- Br Kamal Azeez 416-417-3353
- Br Zameer Khan 416-803-5079
- Br Salim Dukureh 416-727-1077
- The Services provided by Talim-ul-Islam include the following:
- Assisting you with the release of the body.
- Transportation of the body to our Centre, provided it is in our catchment area.
- Cold storage. We have a capacity for holding of up to 6 bodies.
- Preparing the body, using our ghusl (bathing) facility.
- Providing a Kaffan, the necessary shrouding cloth.
- Providing a Coffin (Wooden Box)
- Use of our facility for Salatul Janaaza (prayer for the deceased).
- Transportation to the cemetery, provided it is in our catchment area.
- Completing the Death Registration and obtaining the Burial Permit.
What you should do when the need arises?
Call one of the following three numbers :
Zameer Khan 416-803-5079 or
Imam Salim Dukureh 416-727-1077 or
Kamal Azeez 416-417-3353 and we will Insha-Allah be there to assist you.
We will use whichever cemetery the family chooses, however Talim-ul-Islam primarily uses the Beechwood Cemetery, located at Jane and Steeles Avenue, Toronto. We have a good relationship with the management at this cemetery, and can provide you with all the assistance you need if dealing with them.
