| In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this website is to provide information
regarding the Muslim Cemetery in Denton, Texas. On
this website you will find the status of cemetery
maintenance items and improvement projects. The
aim of the projects listed below is:
1) to maintain the cemetery in a condition that is in
accordance with Islamic principles,
2) to make the visitation of loved ones at the cemetery
as easy and comfortable as possible, and
3) to respect those buried before us (May Allah have
mercy on their souls).
Any assistance you can provide will help, insha'Allah.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The Road Project (click here for satellite picture of
road)
Problem: When the cemetery was first incorporated in
1989, only dirt roads existed which caused problems
when burials occurred after heavy rains. Cars often
were stuck in the mud, and tow trucks were required to
pull the cars out of the mud. As you can imagine, this is
a serious problem especially when someone is trying to
bury a loved one.
Solution: The construction of concrete roads has begun,
and approximately 75% has been completed with the
help of donations. To complete the remaining 9,200
square feet of concrete road required, $29,000 is
needed.
The Water Well Project - COMPLETED on 9/5/07
Problem: During burial or visitation of loved ones, water
is often needed to wash one's hands or to splash water
on one's face on a hot day. Water is also needed to
irrigate shade trees, flowers, and any future landscaping
that will help make the visitation of loved ones a more
comfortable experience. The existing water well needs
its pump replaced. The existing pump is several years
old and needs to be replaced.
Solution: We recently received a quotation for $6000 to
replace the water well pump. When the water well pump
is replaced, water will be available for the use described
above, insha'Allah.
President of the Muslim Cemetery, Inc - Imam Ahmed Al
Arafi
Muslim Cemetery, Inc. is a 501(c)13 organization.
Donations are tax deductible.
Muslim Cemetery, Inc. All rights reserved.
Muslim Cemetery, Inc.
Denton, Texas
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Muslim Cemetery, Inc.
P.O. Box 2629
Denton, TX 76202
info@dentonmuslimcemetery.com
P.O. Box 2629
Denton, TX 76202
info@dentonmuslimcemetery.com
Muslim Cemetery Info
Monthly Income and Expenses
Income -
Expenses -
Completed Projects
- Established in 1989
- Located on 11 acres at the
northeast corner of Highway 380
and Ripy Road (9 miles west of I-35) - Over 400 Muslims are buried there.
(May Allah have mercy on their
souls). - A total of approx. 2400 plots exist
- An average of one to two Muslims
are buried there each month.
Monthly Income and Expenses
Income -
- a one-time $500 perpetual
maintenance fee is charged at each
burial for adults. (The fee is $150
for infants and children). If the
loved ones are not financially able
to pay the fee, it is waived).
Expenses -
- Mowing of 11 acres - $1000 per
month - Temporary Men's and Women's
Toilets - $130 per month - Electric bill for security light and
water well pump - $40 per month
Completed Projects
- Approx. 75% of concrete roads
completed - Fence completed around perimeter
of cemetery - Benches and shaded area built for
visitors - Electricity installed for lighting at
night and for the water well pump - Water well drilled for washing
hands and irrigation of shade trees - Main entrance sign completed
- 5 pecan trees planted, the plan is to
plant 5 trees per year until all 50
trees are planted - Geotechnical survey completed -
Land suitable for burial identified,
land unfit for burial to be used for
parking lots and driveways/roads. - Master Plan drawings completed