The MCC East Bay provides financial assistance to San Francisco Bay Area Muslims who need help to meet funeral expenses. The deceased MUST have been a Muslim to qualify for burial assistance.
Applicants must qualify financially because either the decedent leaves no funds to cover his or her final expenses or family members cannot provide for such costs. The assets and resources of the deceased and the applicant are considered when determining eligibility.
In most cases, a family member should apply for the deceased. An application is processed only after death occurs. Family members may apply in advance only if a medical doctor deems that death is imminent.
After submitting this application, applicants may need to make an appointment with MCC’s Burial Administrator, Aminah Abdullah. Most appointments are scheduled on the same day. Eligibility is determined within 24 hours.
The MCC uses its dedicated Burial Fund and, at its discretion, uses its Sadaqah funds to cover final expenses.
MCC does not provide its funeral services. We recommend contacting one of the two local mosques mentioned on our funeral arrangements page.
Questions? Call Sr. Aminah Abdullah at (925) 264-9297 or burial@mcceastbay.org.
MCC does not provide its funeral services. We recommend contacting one of the two local mosques here for funeral arrangements.
At MCC, we desire to offer comfort and reassurance when it is needed most. We know that grief over the death of a loved one can be devastating. Our pastoral and caring staff will walk with you through these days of grief and help you plan a Janazah and burial service that will honor your loved one and glorify God.
We are here to assist you through this journey with compassion and dignity, adhering to the values of our faith and community.
Please note: Funeral expenses are traditionally settled from the deceased’s estate.
