Terms and Conditions
This contract is between Werribee Islamic Centre | Melbourne Grand Mosque (the "Business") and above mentioned Next of Kin.
Terms:
Authority to act on your behalf
Deceased: {deceasedName}
Date of birth: {dateOf}
Date of death: {dateOf9}
I hereby give consent to Werribee Islamic Centre to make all necessary funeral arrangements for the deceased, and to complete all the necessary regulatory paperwork as required by law. The information provided by me will be used when appropriate. I accept that I will be the only spokesperson liaison with WIC on behalf of the deceased and the family, before and after burial.
Costs:
I have been advised of the costs involved, and I accept that I am responsible for the cost and understand that the cost will have to be paid prior to burial services being completed.
WIC Service charge: $ 1 800 (includes transport from location of deceased to our premisis, ritual washing and shrouding, transport to cemetery and burial).
Cemetery costs vary depending on location. Flinders Memorial Park (Lara) and Maddingley General Cemetery (Bacchus Marsh) approximately $5 500.
Scope of Services
I confirm that I have contacted and engaged the services of WIC to act on my behalf, including the pick-up of the deceased, arranging with the Council the grave bookings, and washing and shrouding of the deceased.
The washing and shrouding will usually take place at a Masjid or Islamic Centre operated by the WIC, unless otherwise required by law or agreed upon.
I understand that WIC is a not-for-profit entity and engages the services of volunteers for these services.
WIC will conduct the service in a dignified, professional manner, according to Shariah.
The washing and other services are provided by a group of volunteers for the sake of and pleasure of Allah (SWT).
In Islam the funeral and burial process is a community responsibility, so it is traditional that members of the Muslim community, who are unrelated to the family, may assist at various stages of the process for the sake of their Islamic responsibility.
The family and next of kin are encouraged to participate in the entire process in keeping with the burial rites in Islam.
The washing (Ghusl) facility is a designated area for access by the immediate family/ those involved in the washing process. The family must advise the WIC representatives if they prefer to perform the washing themselves or require assistance.
After the deceased is washed and shrouded, members of the immediate family may attend and be at the side of the deceased, either within the facility or an area arranged within the mosque precinct.
There are no pallbearers in Islam and members of the family assisted by the members of the community assist with moving the bier of the deceased. This is usually outside the control of WIC and its volunteers. If you would like to nominate specific male members of the family, please notify us.
Timing of Services
The entire process including time of pick up, washing, prayer and burial must be confirmed and the WIC team.
The burial time can only be confirmed by WIC, once it is in possession of the deceased and has confirmation from the the cemetery regarding the grave availability. There may be delays outside WIC’s control. These include availability of volunteers for Ghusl and Kafan, traffic delays cemetery etc.
WIC volunteers will try their best to communicate any delays with the family.
There may be additional fees for burials after hours and weekends. The family of the deceased is responsible for these additional fees.
Limit of liability
I agree that the funeral of the deceased will be performed in accordance with Ahlus Sunnah walJama`ah.
I accept WIC will not be held responsible for any error or omission.
I accept WIC or its volunteers will not be held responsible for an injury (either physical or psychological) sustained to myself or any person nominated by me, whilst observing any Islamic customs of washing the body, carrying the body, travelling in the hearse, or at the grave site. My participation is any of these practices is at my risk and part of my Islamic faith.
I understand that WIC will arrange an imam or suitably qualified person to perform the janazah prayer.
WIC conducts its Janazah services according to the teachings of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama`ah and as advised by our board of Islamic Scholars.
By signing & submitting this form, I acknowledge that I understand & accept the above terms and conditions and acknowledge that the information provided is correct.
Cancellation
In order to confirm funeral services, including but not limited to transportation, documentation, and coordination, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is required at the time of booking. This deposit secures the date and commencement of all necessary preparations and administrative processes.
Should the client choose to cancel the arranged services for any reason, the $500.00 deposit will be forfeited. This forfeiture reflects the costs incurred for preparatory work, administrative processing, and the reservation of resources.
Cancellations must be made in writing and will be considered effective on the date received by Werribee Islamic Centre.